The Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law University of Colombo

Peer Power is a joint professional development project, done by the Udecide Sri lanka, in partnership with Rotaract Clubs of Faculty of Law of University of Colombo and Colombo West, dedicated to promote amicable dispute resolution culture in Sri Lanka through mediation. It was comprised of two phases; a series of workshops and the mediation conference. As the first phase of the project, mediation workshops were conducted at the Mahanama College Colombo, Wycherly International School, Visakha Vidyalaya Colombo, Royal College Colombo, Ladies College Colombo, Royal Institute Senior School, St. Benadicts College, Colombo, University of Colombo, University of Peradeniya, Cfps Law School and the Teacher Training School in Narahenpita. Further, another workshop was conducted for 350 prefects in Kandy. The Peer Power Conference, which was Sri Lanka’s first ever conference on mediation, was the second phase of this project. The Conference was con...

Legal Pluralism in Sri Lanka and its Impact on the Legal System Introduction Sri Lanka has largely developed its arrangement of law and legal structure as a result of colonial inheritance, religion and deep rooted socio-cultural favours. It was the Roman-Dutch law that initially acquired a special status as the ‘dominant’ source of law or the ‘common law’ of the island.  It is also established as the residuary law. It was not taken away once the British conquered the country, but was instead allowed to be in force although subjected to certain conditions, along with the other indigenous laws.   With time, through judicial decisions and codification, the English Cannon law came into existence, superseding RDL in areas of commerce, mercantile activity and criminal procedure. Not forgetting the prominent indigenous laws, more often deemed as personal laws; The Kandyan Law, Tesawalamai Law and Muslim Law, that supplement the system, the Sri Lankan legal system is ...

‘Coloured Christmas 2018’ is a first-of-its-kind Christmas Party organized by the Rotaract Club of Faculty of Law, University of Colombo held on the 17th of December at Vajira Sri Lama Niwasaya, Kotte, where an eventful evening filled with games, music and fun activities was shared with the resident children. The main objective of the celebration was to bring the spirit and joy of Christmas to around 50 young children of the home, most of them from war torn families who were displaced during the conflict period. Promotional activities regarding the project was set off a week prior to the project date, with the details of the project being shared across social media to all Club members. Accordingly, the Club members were encouraged to contribute financially or otherwise to the project and were encouraged to take part actively on the project date. First, games and fun activities were conducted for the resident children providing them an opportunity to spend...

Continuing the tradition that RACFOL carries, this year, Secret Santa was continued where gifts were exchanged between the Board members, celebrating the true friendship of Rotaract. The project was concluded on the 14th of December, and was instrumental in forming closer bonds of friendship and fraternity among the Rotaractors, by getting to know each other better.

Pack it Up, joint initiative of the Rotaract Clubs of Faculty of Law of University of Colombo, Battaramulla and Katugastota Region was an enjoyable hiking excursion to Uragala Rock of the Hanthana mountain range followed by a bonfire and a camping night at the Dome Hanthana Camping Site. The project happened on 1st & 2nd of December 2018 and it was enthusiastically attended by members of the clubs as well as other Rotaractors. Planning of the project consisted of deciding a suitable venue for hiking, and the arrangement of facilities such as food, transportation, tents and sanitary requirements. Furthermore, the guidance of experienced mountaineers was consulted to provide a safe and enjoyable hike in the mountains. A google form was circulated among Rotaractors with the details of the camping trip two weeks prior to the project, posts were shared on all social media platforms of the club, and the members of the District Council were notified v...