Full Name – Ms. Ayodhya Prabhashini Rathnayake
Designation – Lecturer (Probationary)
Email – ayodhya.rathnayake@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
- MPhil/ PhD candidate at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Master of Laws (LLM) in International Business with Intellectual Property & Information Technology (Merit) Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom.
- Diploma in Windows and Multi- Media Systems (Cyber Media Network, California) United States of America.
- Diploma in Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
- Certificate on Techniques in Molecular Biology, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB. Hons), The Open University of Sri Lanka.
Professional Qualifications
- Attorney At Law, Supreme Court of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
- Registered Company Secretary
- Commissioner for Oaths
Memberships
- Member of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS) From 2017 up to date)
- Life Member of the Medico- Legal Society of Sri Lanka – From 2020 up to date
Participation
- Participation in the consultation discussion on ‘Situation Analysis of Children in Sri Lanka’ led by the Social Policy Research Institute and UNICEF. (August 2021).
- Participation in the discussion with the Ministry of Justice of Sri Lanka related to the ‘Establishment of a child friendly court system in Sri Lanka’ on 07th April 2021 representing the National Child Protection Authority.
Research Interests
- Medical Law
- Criminal Law
- Information Technology Law
- International Business Law
Areas of Teaching
- Law of Contract
- Family Law
- Information Technology Law
Research & Publications
Conference Proceedings
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Environmental Ethics and Rights: Law, Morality and Disaster Prevention’ (3rd National Buddhist Conference held on 1st November 2017, at Bhiksu University of Sri Lanka. (Extended abstract).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘A jurisprudential study on the Right to Information; The theory of Social Contract, Genre of Natural Rights and Right to Information’, (The International Conference on Right to Information- Colombo, Sri Lanka. (27th and 28th September 2018). (Abstract & Full paper)
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Medical Jurisprudence and Justice Administration: A study on Psychiatry, Toxicology, Forensic Science and their contribution towards Execution of Justice’, (The Open University International Research Sessions, Open University of Sri Lanka -29th and 30th November 2018). (Extended abstract & abstract).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘International Space Law as a Mediator between Space Science and Sustainable Development’, (The 74th Annual Session 2018, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science – SLASS). (Abstract).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘The necessity of reforming the abortion law in Sri Lanka to provide justice to the child victims of rape’, (The World Conference on Child and Youth 2019 4th -5th July 2019, Colombo, Sri Lanka.) (Abstract).
- A.P. Rathnayake, Recognition of ‘Post Abortion Care’ as a fundamental reproductive health right in Sri Lanka: A legal perspective’, (The 12th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelwala Defence University, Sri Lanka, 11th -12th September 2019). (Abstract and Full paper).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Remorseless progenies active in crimes: A medico-legal perspective on Juvenile Psychopaths’, (Open University Research Sessions 2019, 30th -31st October 2019). (Abstract).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘The ‘Battle of wins’ and ‘Peace’ in the eyes of a lawyer: A Buddhist perspective’, (5th International Buddhist Conference 2019, Bhiksu University, Sri Lanka, 6th December 2019. (Extended Abstract).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Right to food’ as a component of ‘Right to clean and healthy environment: A legal analysis’, (75th Annual Sessions – 2019, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 10th -12th December 2019) (Abstract).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘A glance at Veddhas’ life: Legal perspective on the incorporation of International Law to enhance the constitutional rights of Veddah community’, (75th Annual Sessions- 2019, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 10th -12th December 2019) – (Abstract). Awarded as the Best Poster- Presentation.
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Fetus in the light of modern technology: A legal perspective’, (76th Annual Sessions- 2020, Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 16th December 2020) (Abstract).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Aspects of Fetal surgery in the light of law’ ( Annual Scientific Sessions 2021/21, Medico- Legal Society of Sri Lanka) (Abstract)
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Do companies commit felonies? A legal analysis on Corporate Criminal Liability’ (Pending to be published at the 14th International Research Conference, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana). (Abstract)
Journal publications
- “From Shylock’s epoch to globalization: A legal exposition on WTO rules and International trade in the new normal”. ( Manurawa Law Journal – 2021 published by the Sri Lanka Law College).
- A. P. Rathnayake ‘ A Legal Exposition on the Rights of the Viable Fetus in the Modern Era’ ( Junior Bar Law Journal, Vol. XII, Bar Association of Sri Lanka)
- A.P. Rathnayake ‘ Do Machines invade Liberties? A Legal Perspective on the Artificial Womb Technology in the light of Reproductive Autonomy’ ( Journal of Legal Studies and Research, Vol. 7 Issue 6 – ISSN 2455 2437, The Law Brigade Publishers- India).
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Why is it essential to amend the abortion law in Sri Lanka? : A medico- legal perspective on criminal abortions and victimization’, (Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law, December 2019- Vol.10 No.01).
- A.P. Rathnayake, Hon. Justice L.T.B. Dehideniya, ‘Constructive Trusts’, (Judges’ Journal, Sri Lanka Judges Institute, Volume V, December 2019)
- A.P. Rathnayake, ‘Greening the Chapter III of the Constitution of Sri Lanka: A legal perspective in the light of Right to Health’, (Manurawa Law Journal- 2020 published by the Sri Lanka Law College)
Newsletter articles
- A.P. Rathnayake, The theory of Social Disorganization and Juvenile Delinquency (The Open Quarterly Magazine (3 /2017) published by the Open University of Sri Lanka).
Unpublished Dissertation
- Introduction of a legal framework to protect the e-consumers in Sri Lanka from Cybercrimes: Lessons from United Kingdom & India (Dissertation for the Masters of Law – Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom).