The rule of law is a complex and critical principle of governance. The late Thomas Bingham, a Supreme Court Judge in the United Kingdom wrote a prominent book on the rule of law. In this book, Bingham clearly and concisely unpacks this elusive concept which has over time become a stock phrase in the legal profession. In this seminal work, Bingham sets out 8 principles which constitute the rule of law.
Read More“I had no idea to get involved in politics. In the run up to the 2018 local government election, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna [SLPP] party wanted include my name to the List because of their awareness of my many years of community service assistance for women and other vulnerable groups in Gomarankadawala. They needed suitable women candidates to meet the compulsory 25% quota. I am one of the four women councilors in the Gomarankadawala Pradeshiya Sabha. Initially, male councilors would make dero
Read MoreI, Ranjithraj Kulagowri, am a resident of Jaffna, in the Northern Province. Even though I entered politics very recently, I have been interested in social work from my younger days. In addition, I have also been interested in sports since my school days. I studied up to my Advanced Levels and had to cut short my high studies halfway due to health complications.
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