The 2008 constitution establishes a civilian government without full sovereign powers under the 1947 constitution, in place when burma applied for. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947, effective 4 january 1948preamble 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. I am aware that a number of readers are keen to examine this document. It provides maximum flexibility in the management and administration of companies. Vote to nowhere the may 2008 constitutional referendum in burma map of burma i. Despite extensive criticism of this constitution for its emphasis on the role of the military, much progress has been made towards constitutional government and law reform. According to the 2008 constitution, the military is entitled to reserve 25% of seats in parliament, to manage it s own. Onethird of myanmar s total perimeter of 1,930 km 1,200 miles forms an uninterrupted coastline along the bay of bengal and the andaman sea.
Jun 15, 2015 myanmars current constitution formed a key mechanism by which the country emerged from military rule in early 2011. Apr 11, 2015 i focus on how and why the current constitution recognises the rights of ethnic minorities compared to past constitutions. Myanmar s military on tuesday quashed proposals in parliament that. Senior advisor to the us institute of peace and the asia society. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. 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. The union judiciary act provided for the appointment of five judges for the supreme court, but from 1955 onwards, there were only four. 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. This guide to law online burma contains a selection of burmese legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. We, the national people, drafted this constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar in accord with the basic principles and detailed basic principles laid down by the national convention.
Constitution amendment procedure citizenship conditions for revoking citizenship citizenship requirements for birthright citizenship citizenship requirements for naturalization language official or national languages language protection of. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar. The 2008 constitution retained the distinction between seven divisions that were renamed as regions, and the seven states, with the addition of the new capital, naypyidaw, as a union territory. This 2008 is the third constitution of the country after the 1947 and 1974 constitutions. Government of burma act, 1935 constitution of 1943 under japanese occupation the panglong agreement 1947 constitution of 1947 constitution of 1974 constitution of 2008 who are we. Parliament rejects another constitutional amendment proposal. Our antivirus scan shows that this download is virus free. The joint committee to amend the republic of the union of myanmar constitution 2008 was formed and assigned duties by pyidaungsu hluttaw union parliament on 19 february 2019. Detailed basic principles for formulating a constitution, it successfully concluded on 3 rd september 2007. First, the 2008 constitution retains ethnicbased states corresponding to the seven largest minority nationalities karen, shan, mon, kachin, kayah, rakhine, chin, and seven. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. Myanmar officially the republic of the union of myanmar and also known as burma, is a sovereign state in south east asia bordered by bangladesh, india, china, laos and thailand.
Myanmar companies law model constitution company constitution of insert company name company adopted on 20 note 1. Analysis of the guarantees of freedom of expression in the 2008 constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar august 2012 introduction when it was first introduced in 2008, the new constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar was deemed to be a great improvement over the previous constitution. Myanmar s transition under the 2008 constitution the beginning of 2011 marked the initiation of a new political and legal system in myanmar. One of the seven steps include recalling of national convention. That is, i am concerned with why a military regime would grant forms of special recognition to ethnic nationalities in a constitution drafted under its control. Myanmar 2008 constitution mizzima myanmar news and insight. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges. It goes without sayingbut i greatly appreciate the assistance of those who provided it. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947. Analysis of the guarantees of freedom of expression in the. Act online online burma myanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf doc. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008, ch. 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.
The joint committee meetings were held from 20 february 2019 to. Download the constitution of the kingdom of the netherlands 2008 pdf document 36 pages 401 kb. This brief overview paper argues that the current constitutional structure of government in myanmar can best be described as quasifederal, based on the fact that there are significant federal features in the constitution, although the term. The book demonstrates how the history of constitutionmaking in myanmar informs our understanding of the 2008 constitution and indicates the credibility gap. First, the provisions in the 2008 constitution guaranteeing military control over essential parts of the political process gave military leaders the confidence to open the economy and expand the political space. Jul 25, 2016 in considering a way forward, any constitutional proposal as a result of the peace process needs to evaluate the forms of recognition inherent in the 2008 constitution.
Abstract this article examines the legal status of the rohingya in myanmar by analysing relevant constitutional provisions. Cameroons constitution of 1972 with amendments through. The military drafted 2008 constitution is designed to give that impression. Military backed government constitution, 2008 englishburmese version 2. There are provisions for ethnic nationality rights and equality, and more importantly, it takes the form of federalism with decentralization and democratization of power. Summary and recommendations recommendations to concerned governments methodology ii. Avenues for reform and decentralization and steps towards a federal system, was written by freelance researcher ma tinzar htun and independent analyst mr mael raynaud, and published by germanys konrad adenauer stiftung. The 2008 constitution breaches myanmarburmas binding. In addition, audio files from some selected lessons are zipped together with summary text, csv, and excel files for easy download and offline study. Normes consulted on 2008 1106 constitution online ministry of foreign. This constitution may be cited as the constitution of the republic of singapore. This website has been produced with the assistance of the european union.
The 2008 constitution, which came into force on january 31, 2011 shows optimistic signs of progress towards the ethnic nationalities goal for selfdetermination. Burma also known as myanmar has been under military rule since 1962 when general. Statement by 257 organisations and networks in burma, 17th october 2014. The programs installer is commonly called myanmar language assistant. After being without a constitution for 12 years the 1974 oneparty constitution became an imposed constitution and it lasted like its 1947 parliamentary constitution for a period of 14 years. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of. The economist explains what is wrong with myanmars constitution.
Myanmar parliament blocks constitutional changes al jazeera. Functional translation of the constitution of the republic of maldives 2008 done by ms. Comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution. Here is the collection of books shared by many vistors by online and by post.
The 1947 constitution was drafted by chan htoon and was used from the countrys independence in 1948 to 1962, when the constitution was suspended by the socialist union revolutionary council, led by military general ne win. The constitution provided that all judges should be independent in the exercise of their judicial functions and subject only to the constitution and the law. Developed in cooperation with international idea comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution select a topic to highlight. Nld promises constitution change before term expires the.
Myanmar constitution 2008 international security sector advisory. All the files contain myanmar script in addition to english romanization. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges the. Full english language text of the 2016 payment of wages act is available for download as a pdf here. Labour related provisions in 2008 constitution of the union of myanmar. Article 433, 434, 435 and 436 in chapter xii, amendment of constitution are harder to be made amendments.
After independence, myanmar adopted three constitutions in 1947, 1974 and 2008. The bill of rights applies to all law, and binds the legislature, the executive, the judiciary and all organs of state. Constitution of the republic of south africa act, ss. The floundering nationwide peace process remained at a standstill. 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. The constitutional implications of myanmars peace process.
Pdf of luther overview of myanmar environmental laws and regulations. The military retained significant economic and political power. Although the constitution promised broad freedoms and opportunities for participation in the political. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. 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.
Sep 28, 2017 nld promises constitution change before term expires the ruling national league for democracy nld party vowed to implement change in the countrys 2008 constitution before its term expires in 2020, a party spokesman said. Article 187 any organ of state or the people who have elected and assigned duties to a peoples representative or an organ wishing to recall such representative or organ for any of the following reasons, shall have the right to do so in accordance with law. The 2008 constitution breaches myanmar burmas binding obligations under international law including the united nations charter i. Normes consulted on 2008 1106 constitution online ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmeseenglish version of constitution doc. Its all in the constitution myanmar cannot be said to have genuine democracy until the 2008 constitution is amended and parliament is fully elected by the people. A provision of the bill of rights binds a natural or a juristic person if, and to the extent that, it is applicable, taking into account the nature of the right and the nature of any duty imposed by the right. Myanmar s new president alluded to removing a law that could bring aung san suu kyi to power. Jun 25, 2015 myanmar s parliament voted against several constitutional amendments thursday, ensuring that the militarys veto power remains intact and that opposition leader and longtime prodemocracy movement icon aung san suu kyi cannot become president in an election expected later this year. Audio files are available online in the corresponding lessons as mentioned in the pdf files. The republic of the union of myanmar shall honour all legitimate obligations arising out of treaties or agreements which before the commencement of this constitution have been in operation between the government of the union of myanmar and the government of other state, provided that such other state honours any reciprocal obligations towards.
Online burmamyanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf pdf. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008. In the constitution the following topics are dealt with. Myanmar language pdf download page asia pearl travels.
This is a model form of constitution which has been prepared for private companies limited by shares. 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. Its adoption in 2008 followed nearly two decades of drafting attempts, which varied significantly in the degree of their inclusivity. Myanmar s constitution of 2008 was the road map for the reform process that began in 2011. Dec 10, 2011 burma 2008 constitution violates the democratic principle. They were also passed despite guarantees of gender equality and nondiscrimination based on religion in the 2008 constitution. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar.
Before independence, myanmar had two quasiconstitutions, the government of burma act, 1935 and constitution of burma under japanese occupation, 1943. About constitutionalism and legal change in myanmar. The constitution of the kingdom of the netherlands. Cameroons constitution of 1972 with amendments through 2008. A bird in the hand the federal pattern of myanmars.
New mandala has recently received a pdf translation of burmas final 2008 constitution. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. The constitution of the kingdom of the netherlands 2008. Myanmar may for a long time remain in a transitional state with an uncertain future. Everything you need to know about human rights in myanmar. Myanmar in 2008 167 treatment for serious health problems. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do. The system of government the constitution established is quasifederal and presidential in.
The may 2008 constitutional referendum in burma hrw. This raises the question of whether and how powers given to the states and regions under the 2008 constitution have been exercised. In february, the national league for democracy nldled government announced a new committee tasked with drafting amendments to the 2008 constitution. Report of the joint committee to amend the republic of the. Myanmars new leader hints at bringing suu kyi to power cnbc. And myanmar was again without a constitution from the period of september 1988 to may 2008 when the 2008 constitution was adopted on 29 may 2008. Pdf myanmar constitution 2008 en bu red nay chi nu nu. Myanmar 2008 constitution amendment proposals and voting results of union parliament for 436 b articles original proposal proposed by voting results 115 b when the occasion arises to have studies made and submitted on defence and security matters or. The pyidaungsu hluttaw, the region hluttaws and the state hluttaws include the defence services personnel as hluttaw representatives nominated by the commanderinchief of the defence services in numbers stipulated by this constitution.
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