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Ratings: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Genre: Human Rights / Law / Forensic Medicine

Book Review:
Torture and Deaths in Custody in Sri Lanka is a comprehensive and authoritative examination of one of the most pressing human rights issues facing the country. Written by Professor Ravindra Fernando, one of Sri Lanka's foremost experts in forensic medicine and toxicology, this book offers a thorough analysis of a deeply troubling issue.

Professor Fernando draws on his extensive experience as a forensic pathologist and his deep knowledge of both Sri Lankan and international law. He documents the reality of torture by police and other state authorities, and the tragic deaths that occur in custody. The book is both a scholarly work and a call to action, emphasizing the need for accountability and respect for human rights.

The book is particularly valuable for its discussion of Sri Lanka's legal framework, including the Convention against Torture (1993) and the subsequent Act No. 22 of 1994, which incorporated the convention into domestic law. Fernando's analysis provides important insights into the challenges of implementation and enforcement.

This book is essential reading for human rights activists, lawyers, medical professionals, and anyone concerned about the state of justice and human rights in Sri Lanka.