Relevance of international laws in Geneva process

By Neville Ladduwahetty-November 19, 2015, 7:36 pm 

Dr. Udugama addressing the media recently

Evidence of derogation of Human Rights prevails in most countries because of threats from terrorism. For instance, the introduction of the Patriot Act of the US following the 2001 terrorist attack in New York curtails many civil liberties through invasive surveillance by the NSA. With the recent terrorist attack in Paris, security measures are bound to be strengthened in many countries resulting in the derogation of Human Rights. Attempts to dismantle Sri Lanka’s PTA appear foolish in a background where there is a global need to be extra vigilant about threats from multi-dimensional sources. The derogation of Human Rights varies and reaches a minimum - the "Hard Core" of Human Rights during an Armed Conflict.

Relevance of International Laws in Geneva Process by Thavam Ratna