https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8356 2026-04-08T13:43:40Z 2026-04-08T13:43:40Z Edirisooriya, IS https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8824 2025-08-26T08:03:07Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

A Study on The Legal, Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Dimensions of Post-Punishment situations of Drug Traffickers in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to Moratumulla police area Edirisooriya, IS This study examines the post-punishment situation of drug traffickers in Moratumulla, Sri Lanka, within the broader context of the Mount Lavinia police division. Despite stringent legal measures aimed at deterring drug-related crimes, including severe penalties under the Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, the phenomenon persists, particularly in densely populated and economically disadvantaged areas like Moratumulla. Through a mixed-methods approach involving archival data, interviews with law enforcement personnel and rehabilitated individuals, and direct observation of police operations, the study explores the efficacy of current legal sanctions, rehabilitation programs, and community dynamics in reintegrating drug traffickers into society Key findings highlight significant challenges in achieving successful reintegration, as evidenced by high rates of recidivism among rehabilitated individuals. Socio economic factors, including limited alternative employment opportunities and familial involvement in drug trafficking, perpetuate cycles of crime despite rehabilitation efforts. Health issues, such as addiction to substances like methamphetamine, further complicate reintegration and necessitate comprehensive health interventions alongside rehabilitation. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at enhancing punitive measures, strengthening rehabilitation strategies, fostering community engagement, and improving law enforcement efforts to effectively combat drug trafficking and support sustainable societal reintegration. By addressing these multifaceted challenges, Areas like Moratumulla can mitigate the impacts of drug trafficking, reduce recidivism rates, and promote public health and safety within affected communities.

2024-09-26T00:00:00Z Weerasinghe, SL Sandanayake, SMIH https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8815 2025-08-26T07:22:47Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

Strengthening Sri Lanka’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Framework: Challenges and Opportunities in the Digital Age Weerasinghe, SL; Sandanayake, SMIH Sri Lanka’s anti-money laundering (AML) and counter terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks face significant challenges in the digital age, as emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies, digital transactions, and online banking outpace existing regulations. This study investigates these challenges, evaluates the effectiveness of Sri Lanka’s current policies, and suggests improvements based on international best practices. Specifically, it explores the impact of digital technologies on AML and CTF frameworks, focusing on their ability to detect and prevent financial crimes. The research draws on primary and secondary data, including literature reviews and case studies from countries like Singapore, the United Kingdom, and Australia, which have successfully adapted to digital financial crimes. Key recommendations include the establishment of a Digital Financial Intelligence Unit (DFIU) within Sri Lanka’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), utilizing advanced data analytics and AI to monitor digital transactions. Additionally, it advocates for the use of blockchain technology to improve transaction traceability and calls for a formal public-private partnership to drive innovation in AML and CTF processes. The study also emphasizes the need for comprehensive training programs for law enforcement, regulatory authorities, and financial institutions to address emerging technological trends and financial crime techniques. By implementing these recommendations, Sri Lanka can enhance its AML and CTF frameworks, better adapt to digital threats, and strengthen financial security and stability in line with international standards.

2024-09-26T00:00:00Z Kumarathunga, GN https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8813 2025-08-26T07:14:49Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

A Sociological study on the factors affecting drug addiction among school students: with special reference to Batapola Police area Kumarathunga, GN Drug addiction among school students is burning issue in Sri Lanka. This study identified factors affecting drug addiction among school students. It will be necessary to find solutions to this social problem. The research problem is what are the factors affecting drug addiction among school students in Sri Lanka. The main objective of this research is to study and find solutions to the factors affecting drug addiction among school students and the specific objectives are to investigate the types of drug addiction among school students, to examine the family background affecting drug addiction among school students, to investigate the relationship between social economy and drug addiction, to examine the reasons behind the drug addiction among school students and to suggest solutions drug addiction among school students. Batapola Police area was examined as the study area to achieve research objectives. The 20 sample size was taken by using snowballing sample technique. Primary data collection methods of questionnaires and interviews have been used for research. Police records, scholarly articles, and research articles were used as secondary data collection methods to collect data for the research. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods were used. Furthermore, SPSS software was used for statistical analysis, and thematic analysis for the interview was used. Based on the result it has revealed that the hobbies of drug addicts were using social media and hanging out with friends while most of them had no hobbies, most drug addicts’ parents had low levels of education, most of those who become addicted to drugs come from low income families, they have resorted to using drugs during various functions and outings or trips, most of them have turned to drugs because they are away from the direct supervision of their parents can be shown as the findings of this research. Finally the researcher recommended to conducting drug awareness programs in school level, introduce the laws relating to drug offences in Sri Lanka to course syllabus, and closely monitor the children by the parents or guardians to minimize the drug addiction among school students.

2024-09-26T00:00:00Z Kathriarachchi, T C Singappuli, R https://ir.kdu.ac.lk/handle/345/8811 2025-08-26T07:10:49Z 2024-09-26T00:00:00Z

Evidentiary Value of Identification Parades in Sri Lankan Law and Right to a Fair Trial; An Exploration of Current Trends in Criminal Trials Kathriarachchi, T C; Singappuli, R The law of evidence is fundamentally a procedural law, but in certain parts, it acts as substantive law as well. The evidence offered to support a fact in issue, as to the necessary elements of the case, as opposed to evidence that goes to procedural or collateral issues are termed substantive evidence. Reliance can be placed on such evidence to arrive at a decision. Non-substantive evidence is such that either corroborates the substantive evidence to increase its credibility or which contradicts substantive evidence to discredit it. Substantive evidence can take many forms; such as; witness testimony, statements made by individuals who have firsthand knowledge of the events in question. Witness testimony can be either direct (witness saw or heard something through his own senses) or circumstantial (witnesses can provide information that indirectly supports a claim), Physical evidence; objects, documents or other materials can be presented to the court to support a claim. Expert testimony: opinions given by qualified experts in a particular field that can help explain complex issues or provide insights into technical matters. If a witness testifies that he saw the defendant commit the crime, his testimony would be considered substantive evidence that supports the prosecution’s case. Identification of the accused at an Identification Parade as substantive evidence is a common method in procedural law in most common law jurisdictions. However, when observing the recent trends in adjudications in Sri Lanka, it was understood that, the probative value given to facts of an ID parade in Sri Lanka was something less than substantive evidence. Given the fact that, Sri Lanka’s Criminal Procedure Code does not provide for a comprehensive procedure for the conduct of an ID parade, a question arises as to whether a fair trial could be ensured when different procedure adopted in different cases allows a trial judge the discretion of admission or non-admission of such evidence at the trial. This paper attempts to understand the legal position of Sri Lanka relating to ID parades in comparison with the Indian Law and UK law. This is doctrinal research where, a comparison of landmark cases from UK, India and Sri Lanka are critically evaluated to understand the judicial stance of these jurisdictions with regard to the evidentiary value given to facts of an ID parade. Descriptive analysis method was used to analyze data. It was found that, there are discrepancies in the substantive and procedural laws relating to ID parades in these three jurisdictions. Sri Lankan judiciary seems to adopt ad-hoc methods in admitting evidence given at ID parades, mainly due to the absence of proper statutory guidelines. An urgent need to bring necessary statutory amendments and or introduction of new substantive and procedural laws could be a viable solution.

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