Workshop Highlights Importance of Constitutional Reform

From 8 to 10 May 2013, Melissa participated in a workshop on Constitutional Law in Yangon, organised by the Sydney Law School. The conference was attended by members of parliament, lawyers, and civil society organisations.


 For media coverage of the event see below: Suu Kyi predicts charterchangeBangkok Post
2008 Constitution Bars Federalism Ethnic Leaders SayEleven Myanmar
Remove Severe Restrictions First to Amend MyanmarsConstitution, Eleven Myanmar
AungSan Suu Kyi Says Burma to Amend ‘World’s Most Difficult’ ConstitutionThe Irrawaddy

Myanmar Constitution Vest Military Chief With More Powerthan President, Says Foreign ExpertEleven Weekly

Amending Constitution Most Difficult in the World Suu KyiMizzima
Suu Kyi Pushes Constitutional Changes Before 2015Radio Free Asia
Can Suu Kyi remove constitutional barriers in advanceAsian Tribune

Background to the Workshop on Constitutional Law