This book consists of several essays written over a long period of time. They all converge on the problem of impunity and the impact it has on individuals and the legal system as a whole. The individual cases that are discussed and reflected on in this book illustrate things that routinely happen within the criminal justice framework of Sri Lanka. Through individual stories, it is possible to narrate what happens when people seek justice for perceived wrongs. It is important to understand the gravity and nature of the wrongs people suffer under dysfunctional legal systems. For example, in one of the cases, a man went to the Supreme Court to […]
