Suneetha Lakshman Gunasekara, MP (22 July 1943 - 8 January 2015) was a Sri Lankan lawyer and Member of Parliament from 1989 to 1994. Between 1985 and 1987, he acted as an honorary advisor to President J.R. Jayewardene's administration on terrorist affairs.[2]
He also played a significant role in representing the Sri Lankan government during the first round of peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Thimpu.[2][3][4]
Born in Colombo to Edwin Herbert Theodore Gunasekara, a Supreme Court judge and Olive Eleanor Gunasekara. S.L. Gunasekara attended S. Thomas’ College in Mount Lavinia, for his Primary & Secondary Education.[2] Where he excelled, becoming leader of the school's debating team and winning several awards, including the Ilangakoon Memorial Prize, and the prize for the best debater of STC in 1961. He also served as the president of the literary union and co-editor of the school magazine.[2]
In 1962, he entered Aquinas University College, becoming the president of the students’ union, and was awarded the Sir Vaithyalingam Duraiswamy challenge cup in 1963 for his oratory skills.[2] In 1966 he obtained his LL.B from the University of Ceylon and subsequently entered the Ceylon Law College in 1967. During his time at Law College, Gunasekara won the Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan Gold Medal for the best impromptu speech and the Hector Jayawardene Gold Medal (for the address to the jury). Gunasekara became an advocate in that same year.[2]
From 1985 to 1987, he served as an honorary advisor to the government of President J.R. Jayewardene on terrorist affairs. During this time, he represented the Sri Lankan government at the first round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in Thimpu.[2]
Political careeredit
Gunasekara entered the Sri Lanka Parliament in 1989 as a nominated Member on the National List joining Sirimavo Bandaranaika, until 1994.[2]
^Gunasekara, S. L. (April 26, 2011). "Lore of the law and other memories". S.L. Gunasekara – via National Library of Australia (new catalog).
May 08, 2024
gunasekara, suneetha, lakshman, gunasekara, july, 1943, january, 2015, lankan, lawyer, member, parliament, from, 1989, 1994, between, 1985, 1987, acted, honorary, advisor, president, jayewardene, administration, terrorist, affairs, attorney, lawmpmember, parli. Suneetha Lakshman Gunasekara MP 22 July 1943 8 January 2015 was a Sri Lankan lawyer and Member of Parliament from 1989 to 1994 Between 1985 and 1987 he acted as an honorary advisor to President J R Jayewardene s administration on terrorist affairs 2 Attorney At LawS L GunasekaraMPMember of Parliamentfor National ListIn office 1989 1994PresidentRanasinghe Premadasa Dingiri Banda WijetungaPrime MinisterDingiri Banda Wijetunga Ranil WickremesinghePersonal detailsBornSuneetha Lakshman Gunasekara22 July 1943CeylonDied8 January 2015 2015 01 08 aged 71 1 Colombo Sri LankaNationalitySri LankanPolitical partySri Lanka Freedom PartyOther politicalaffiliationsJathika Hela UrumayaSpouseNimal Gunasekara 2 ChildrenTheodore Sudath Sunethra 2 ParentEdwin Herbert Theodore Gunasekara 2 Alma materSri Lanka Law College S Thomas College Mount LaviniaOccupationAttorney at lawKnown forSenior Lawyer Author Member of Parliament 1989 1994 2 He also played a significant role in representing the Sri Lankan government during the first round of peace talks with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam LTTE in Thimpu 2 3 4 Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Political career 4 Bibliography 5 5 ReferencesEarly life and education editBorn in Colombo to Edwin Herbert Theodore Gunasekara a Supreme Court judge and Olive Eleanor Gunasekara S L Gunasekara attended S Thomas College in Mount Lavinia for his Primary amp Secondary Education 2 Where he excelled becoming leader of the school s debating team and winning several awards including the Ilangakoon Memorial Prize and the prize for the best debater of STC in 1961 He also served as the president of the literary union and co editor of the school magazine 2 In 1962 he entered Aquinas University College becoming the president of the students union and was awarded the Sir Vaithyalingam Duraiswamy challenge cup in 1963 for his oratory skills 2 In 1966 he obtained his LL B from the University of Ceylon and subsequently entered the Ceylon Law College in 1967 During his time at Law College Gunasekara won the Sir Ponnambalam Ramanathan Gold Medal for the best impromptu speech and the Hector Jayawardene Gold Medal for the address to the jury Gunasekara became an advocate in that same year 2 Career editGunasekara joined the Attorney General s Department as a Crown Counsel and worked there for 4 years He resigned in 1972 and joined the Unofficial Bar 2 From 1985 to 1987 he served as an honorary advisor to the government of President J R Jayewardene on terrorist affairs During this time he represented the Sri Lankan government at the first round of peace talks between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam LTTE in Thimpu 2 Political career editGunasekara entered the Sri Lanka Parliament in 1989 as a nominated Member on the National List joining Sirimavo Bandaranaika until 1994 2 Bibliography 5 editIndo Sri Lanka Accord An analysis Pandora s Package A tragedy of errors Abomination The report of the Eleven Pundits Where angels fear to tread Rajapaksa versus Fonseka The Lore of the Law 6 Wages of sinReferences edit S L Gunasekara passes away Breaking News Daily Mirror www dailymirror lk a b c d e f g h i j k l m S L Gunasekera A patriot par excellence The Sunday Times Sri Lanka The SL I knew January 8 2016 TamilNet www tamilnet com Amazon com www amazon com Gunasekara S L April 26 2011 Lore of the law and other memories S L Gunasekara via National Library of Australia new catalog Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title S L Gunasekara amp oldid 1179726182, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
