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Gyges ring : The 1978 constitution of Sri Lanka

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Publication details: China A H R C & R R C F T V 2011Description: 177pISBN:
  • 9789628314515
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 342.5493 FER
Contents:
CONTENTS: Foreword; Introduction: Glaucon's story about the ring of invisibility and J.R. Jawardene's legacy. Chapter 1: The 1978 Constitution: Its Foundation is Flawed. Chapter 2: The tussle between the Executive President and public authorities. Chapter 3: Paranoia of Regimes in Power. Chapter 4: Executive Presidential System - A Constitutional Development Based on Distrust. Chapter 5: How has the judiciary been diminished in value since 1978 and why?. Chapter 6: The Politics of Habeas Corpus and the Marginal Role of the Sri Lankan Courts Under the 1978 Constitution. Chapter 7: Abysmal Lawlessness and the Zero Status of Citizens. Chapter 8: Discussions on 1978 Constitution. Chapter 9: 18th Amendment: The Last Debate on the Constitution written around the passing of the 18th Amendment. A Comment: Dr. J. de Almeida Gunaratne (PC).
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CONTENTS:
Foreword;
Introduction: Glaucon's story about the ring of invisibility and J.R. Jawardene's legacy.
Chapter 1: The 1978 Constitution: Its Foundation is Flawed.
Chapter 2: The tussle between the Executive President and public authorities.
Chapter 3: Paranoia of Regimes in Power.
Chapter 4: Executive Presidential System - A Constitutional Development Based on Distrust.
Chapter 5: How has the judiciary been diminished in value since 1978 and why?.
Chapter 6: The Politics of Habeas Corpus and the Marginal Role of the Sri Lankan Courts Under the 1978 Constitution.
Chapter 7: Abysmal Lawlessness and the Zero Status of Citizens.
Chapter 8: Discussions on 1978 Constitution.
Chapter 9: 18th Amendment: The Last Debate on the Constitution written around the passing of the 18th Amendment.
A Comment: Dr. J. de Almeida Gunaratne (PC).