This 2008 is the third constitution of the country after the 1947 and 1974 constitutions. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from. Audio files are available online in the corresponding lessons as mentioned in the pdf files. The 2008 constitution vests significant powers in the tatmadaw.
The burmese version of this constitutions word for morality definitely connotates a buddhist morality. Civil services personnel shall be free from party politics. Questions and answers on human rights law in rakhine. For the latest opennet initiative testing results please see the 2012 update on information controls in burma. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges it was a crucial vote for the prodemocracy forces, especially the national league for democracy nld, which hopes to see its leader, daw aung san suu kyi, become the countrys next president. Normes consulted on 20081106 constitution online ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmeseenglish version of constitution doc. Constitutions of burma myanmar external link asianlii. The uise o the green peacock wis continued durin breetish colonial times an the state o burma. Myanmar s constitution of 2008 external link thailand. On 9 april 2008, the military government of burma released its proposed constitution for the country to be put to a vote in public referendum on 10 may 2008, as part of its roadmap to democracy. Introduction to asianliis myanmarburma legal databases 3 background and introduction the australiamyanmar constitutional development project1 at unsw faculty of law is one of a number of faculty initiatives intended to assist the development of the rule of law, legal education and legal research in myanmar. The task forces report, current realities and future possibilities in burma. This right includes the freedom to have or adopt a religion, the freedom to change ones religion without being.
Selected judgements of lower burma 18721892 printed judgements of lower burma 18931900 lower burma rulings of the chief court, rangoon 19001922. Task force report update current realities and future. Subject to regulation by the law of the union trade, commerce and intercourse among the units shall be free. The coat o airms is surroondit bi traditional burmese flouer designs an a star at its tap. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges the.
It is part of the seven steps road map announced by then prime minister of state peace and development council government general khin nyunt on 30 august 2003. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar burmese. In 2008 a new constitution for burma wis adoptit in a controversial referendum. The previous state seembol o burmese monarchs wis the green peacock. The new state seal, as stipulatit bi chapter xiii o the 2008 constitution, wis adoptit in the 2008 burmese constitutional referendum. Constitution of the socialist republic of the union of myanmar was drafted based on the single party system. In addition, audio files from some selected lessons are zipped together with summary text, csv, and excel files for easy download and offline study. One of myanmars two serving vicepresidents, vice president general myint swe, was nominated to the post by the. The myanmar constitution dictates the political organization of burmese communities. The following country profile reports 2011 findings, which do not reflect current events in the country. The burmese people have the right to make up their own minds about the draft constitution, but the conditions for the may referendum do not allow them an informed and free choice. This report aims to inform policymakers, political actors, donors, and other stakeholders about the new state and region structures created under the 2008 constitution, and their relationship with broader governance, peace and decentralization.
Secretariat of the senate pdf national and state constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements texts external link. The australiamyanmar constitutional development project1 at unsw faculty of law is one of a number of faculty initiatives intended to assist the development of the rule of law, legal education and legal research in myanmar. Burmese leader general aung san and several ethnic nationality leaders from the. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from dica. Act online online burmamyanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf doc.
M crouch forthcoming ethnic rights and constitutional change in a harding ed constitutional reform and legal change in myanmar. Constitution 2008 this is the 2008 constitution of myanmar. The draft version of the report was discussed with representatives of the government in november 2014 and finalised by. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008 is the third constitution of myanmar after 1947 and 1974 constitutions which were aborted by military coups. A critical reading of 2008 myanmar constitution on the rights. In this chapter and in chapters iii and iv, the term state.
Council, as prescribed in article 201 of the constitution. The burmese version of this constitution s word for morality definitely connotates a buddhist morality. Hillary clinton has hailed myanmars opening up to the west as a prime example of her diplomatic derring do. Violence erupts in rakhine state between buddhists and muslims. Burmamyanmar in the fall of 2009 to assess the shift in american policy and provide concrete recommendations for how the united states could best approach this new path of engagement. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008. The coat o airms haes twa chinthe meethical lions facin opposite ane anither, an at its center is a cairt o burma. Mlmb covers every law included in burma code, in addition to every myanmar law enacted since 1948 when myanmar became independent.
Comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution. Myanmar hires dc lobbying group with ties to obama and. The last group of laws is interesting in that it recognises specific religions, and no denominations. Awarded novel the beginning of second life and the kind heart the great asia business men. Telecommunications law 20, march 2017 article 19 free word centre, 60 farringdon rd, london ec1r 3ga. All the files contain myanmar script in addition to english romanization. Introduction to asianliis myanmarburma legal databases 3 background. State and region governments in myanmar the asia foundation. We also would like to say thanks to all vistors who sent and shared books at our bookshelf. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947. The may 2008 constitutional referendum in burma hrw. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges.
Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from dica pdf 1. Rohingyas granted temporary registration cards and permitted to vote in widely discredited myanmar constitution referendum. Constitution of the republic of the online burmamyanmar. The oecd open government report of myanmar was prepared by the oecd in collaboration with.
The state is where multinational races collectively reside. Government spotchecks rohingya homes and restricts movement. Current law effectively prevents her from running for president. Ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmeseenglish version of.
Myanmars leader backs change to constitution daw aung san suu kyi in december in yangon, myanmar. Apr 17, 2015 myanmar looks to add lobbying muscle ahead of promised free elections later this year. Myanmars security forces, under the command of the tatmadaw, have a duty to respect and to protect the human rights of all persons in northern rakhine state, as in any territory that is part of myanmar or otherwise under its jurisdiction, regardless of their. The sovereign power of the union is derived from the citizens and is in force in the entire country. The 2008 constitution was drafted over a period of 14 years and 11 months from january 1993 to december 2007 by a national convention constituted by the military junta then called the spdc. Here is the collection of books shared by many vistors by online and by post.
Naymyo sarpadaythar sarpay, south okkalarpa township, 20 1 in burmese. The burmese people have the right to make up their own minds about the draft constitution, but the conditions for the may referendum do not allow them an informed and free. Download myanmar constitution 2008 for pc free download myanmar constitution 2008 for pcmacwindows 7,8,10, nokia, blackberry, xiaomi, huawei, oppo free download myanmar constitution 2008 android app, install android apk app for pc, download free android apk files at. We, the people of burma including the frontier areas and the karenni states, determined to establish in strength and unity a sovereign independent state, to maintain social order on the basis of the eternal principles of justice, liberty and equality and to guarantee and secure to all citizens justice social, economic and political. In mldb, myanmar laws which are categorized according to year of issue and area of laws are available. The peacock an aa featurt on burmese rupees as a naitional seembol. Introduction to asianliis myanmarburma legal databases.
The state shall be known as the republic of the union of myanmar. Pdf on may 20, 2019, lisa brooten and others published introduction. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008 is the third constitution of. Normes consulted on 2008 1106 constitution online ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmese english version of constitution doc. The countrys third and current constitution, it was published in september 2008 after a. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of. Act online online burma myanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf doc.
The constitution is hailed by the military as heralding a return to democracy, but the opposition sees it as a tool for continuing military control of the country. Provided that any unit may by law impose reasonable restrictions in the interests of public order, morality, health or safety. Myanmar language pdf download page asia pearl travels. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar ilo.
All persons who have either one of the following qualifications are citizens of the republic of the union of myanmar. The constitutional recognition of ethnic nationalities in myanmarburma melissa crouch1 note. Purpose, to replace the 1974 constitution of burma. Military backed government constitution, 2008 english burmese version 2. On 9 april 2008, the military government of myanmar burma released its proposed constitution for the country to be put to a vote in public referendum on 10 may 2008, as part of its roadmap to democracy.
Northwestern journal of international human rights 2009 104 parliamentary elections on may 27, 1990. The community, which elects a single headman, is considered a territorial. Central publishing enterprise, supreme court of the republic of the union of myanmar. Myanmar looks to add lobbying muscle ahead of promised free elections later this year. Vote to nowhere the may 2008 constitutional referendum in burma map. This report aims to inform policymakers, political actors, donors, and other stakeholders about the new state and region structures created under the 2008 constitution, and their relationship with broader governance, peace and. There is an unbroken line of authority from the prime minister to the village headman.
However, as democratic system could not be effectively materialized, the new constitution of the socialist republic of the union of myanmar was drafted based on the single party system, and after holding a national referendum, a socialist democratic state was set up in 1974. Myanmar media historically and the challenges of transition available for free download at. More than 77 businessrelated laws and 149 regulations are translated in english. A critical reading of 2008 myanmar constitution on the rights and freedom of minority christians and other religions nant ai shu introduction freedom of religion is recognized as fundamental human rights. One of the seven steps include recalling of national convention. Military backed government constitution, 2008 englishburmese version 2. A critical reading of 2008 myanmar constitution on the. Subnational governance institutions and centrallocal relations are critical to the future of myanmar, and they are undergoing significant change.