Full name – Ms Namudi Kaushani Kokmaduwa Mudalige
Designation – Senior Lecturer Grade II
E-mail – namudi.mudalige@kdu.ac.lk
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Qualifications
Awards
Research Interests
Publications
Participation
Teaching Areas
Qualifications
Educational Qualifications
- Master of Laws, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- Masters in Labour Relations and Human Resource Management, University of Colombo
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Faculty of Law, University of Colombo
Professional Qualifications
- Attorney-at-Law in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka
- Notary Public
- Registered Company Secretary
- Commissioner for Oaths
- Associate Member – CIPM Sri Lanka
- Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.
- Chartered Qualification in Human Resource Management (CQHRM – CIPM Sri Lanka)
Awards
- P. P. Malawiarachchi Memorial Challenge Trophy for the highest Z-Score at G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination 2009, Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda
- Challenge Trophy and Bronze Medal for “The Best Student of the Year 2009” at Annual Prize Giving 2009, Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda
Research Interests
- Labour Rights
- Environmental Protection and Animal Rights
- International Commercial Arbitration
Publications
Conference Proceedings/Abstract Publications
- “Corresponding Trade Union Laws in Sri Lanka with that of International Standards to enable professional recognition”, Conference Proceedings of International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2015, ISBN 978-955-0301-23-2
- “Vacation of Post law in the Private Sector: Sri Lanka needs of more legal focus”, Conference Proceeding of Third International Research Symposium, Rajarata University, Sri Lanka, 2016
- “Employees’ Right to Strike in Sri Lanka – A Statutory Decoration?”, Conference Proceedings of Third International Conference on Contemporary Management (ICCM), University of Jaffna, 2016
- “Legal background required for protection against Anti-Union Discrimination in Sri Lanka – Need of Improvement?”, Conference Proceedings of First Research Symposium, Institute of Personal Management (IPM), Sri Lanka, 2016
- “The Right to Strike: Glimpse of Sri Lankan and Indian Perspective”, Conference Proceedings of 29th LAWASIA Annual Conference – Golden Jubilee, Colombo Sri Lanka, 2016
- “Blast the Silence to Recognize Rights of the persons with Mental Illnesses in Sri Lanka: Ideas for New Law”, Abstract Publication of 3rd International Conference on Social Sciences, Research Centre for Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya, 2016
- “Reciprocity of legal regimes: Status of Common Law and Statutory Law in the Relationship of Employer – Employee”, Abstract publication of International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2016
- “Male Victimization in Rape – Case of Sri Lanka”, Conference Proceedings of Third Business Law and Technology Conference, Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology, Colombo, 2017
- “Sri Lankan legal version of migrant workers’ rights: how it is and how it shall be”, Abstract publication of Tenth International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2017
- “Equal Status for Maternity? A Sri Lankan Version Of Employment Rights in Private Sector”, Conference Proceedings of International Conference on the Humanities and the Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, 2017 [Extended Abstract]
- “Trade Union Activism – The Sri Lankan Legal Encouragement”, Abstract publication of Forth International HR Conference, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayawardenapura, 2017
- “ILO Decent Work Agenda and Sri Lanka: Teeth for Tiger”, Abstract publication of International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2018
- “Nature of Employment and Labour Protection of the GI producers in Sri Lanka : A Legal Perspective”, Abstract publication of 12th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2019
- “Work-From-Home – The Legal Status of Sri Lanka”, 13th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2020.
- “The Role of Labour Law in the Protection of Employees During Covid-19 Pandemic in Sri Lanka”, 3rd Research Conference on Business Studies, University of Vaunia, 2020.
- “Trade Secrets and the Rights of Skilled Employee in Sri Lanka”, Annual Research Conference, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, 2021 [Abstract to be published].
- “For Reincarnation: An Analysis of the Application of the Polluter Pays Principle for Environmental Restoration in Sri Lanka”, 14th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2021.
- “Gig Economy and the Labour Law of Sri Lanka: A Proposal for a Safety Net for Workers”, 8th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2021.
- ‘The Application of the Strong Precautionary Principle: Suggestions for Sri Lankan Judiciary’, 15th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, September 2022.
- “Future of Workplace Health and Safety: A Legal Perspective”, Abstract publication of International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2023
- “An Analysis of the Legal Responsibility of Corporations Towards Industrial Water Pollution in Sri Lanka”, 20th International Conference on Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2024
Journal Articles
- “HOW TIME MATTERS IN SRI LANKA AND ENGLAND: vigilantibus non dormientibus jura subveniunt”, Silhouette, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2015, Sri Lanka
- “Comparing Charitable Trusts in Sri Lanka with England – A Call for Reforms”, Manurawa Law Journal, The Law Students Human Rights Movement, Sri Lanka, 2016
- “Can’t We Weigh Them on the Same Scale? – Appealing Against Multifaceted Maternity Benefit Laws in Sri Lanka”, Junior Bar Law Journal 2016
- Insight to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution: Better way of Power-sharing?”, Silhouette, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2016, Sri Lanka
- “Application of “Clean Hands” Principle: A Comparative Approach”, Manurawa Law Journal, The Law Students Human Rights Movement, Sri Lanka, 2017
- “Empowering Women Workers in Sri Lanka: A Labour Law Perspective”, [Co-Author] Junior Bar Law Journal, 2017
- “Scaling Impartiality and Independence of Arbitrators in Commercial Arbitration: A Comparative Legal Perspective”, KDU Law Journal Vol 2 Issue I, 2022.
Presentations
- Wildlife Protection in their Natural Habitat in Conflict Period and after: A Sri Lankan Legal Perspective, 8th Advanced International Humanitarian Law South Asian Academics Platform (AISAAP), ICRC, 2023.
Participation
- “Young blood to shape the future: Youth Political Participation in the contemporary Sri Lanka”, (presented the research), Young Scholars’ Conference 2016, South Asian University, New Delhi, India
- Speaker at 29th LAWASIA Conference 2016 at “Employment Law – Latest issues in employment law in the Asia Pacific region” session held in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Moot judge at 11th LAWASIA Moot Competition held on 11th – 14th August 2016 in conjunction with the LAWASIA Annual Conference in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Workshop on Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL), January 2017, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
- “Pathways to Leadership – Perspectives from accomplished women leaders in the legal field” organized by USAID, in 2018
- ADB Environmental Law Champions Development Award, a five-day training programme organized by ADB Bank, IUCN Academy of Environmental Law and Open University Sri Lanka for the teachers in environmental law on May 2018
- Global Dialogue on Wildlife Trafficking organized by CITES Secretariat in collaboration with Department of Wildlife Conservation Sri Lanka, Environmental Foundation Limited and University of Colombo (2019).
Teaching Areas
- Labour Law
- Arbitration Law
- Law of Delict
- Information Technology Law
- Research Methodology