Professor Gary Bell has recently published an edited volume on “Pluralism, Transnationalism and Culture in Asian Law” (2017) in honor of M B Hooker, a scholar whose work left a significant legacy in the field of Southeast Asian law. It was a privilege to be a part of the international workshop held in 2012. More detailsContinue reading “New book Pluralism, Transnationalism and Culture”
Author Archives: Melissa Crouch
Podcast on Islam and the State
The ANU Myanmar Research Centre has initiated a Myanmar Musings podcast series, led by Luke Corbin.I recently appeared on the program to discuss my book “Islam and the State in Myanmar.” The podcast is available here .A range of other great podcasts are available, including recent podcasts with Nick Cheesman (ANU) on his book Opposing the Rule ofContinue reading “Podcast on Islam and the State”
UAGO Trainings in Myanmar
On 8-11 May 2017, UNSW Law together with the Asian Development Bank hosted a workshop on Commercial Law for law officers of the Attorney General’s Office and selected government ministries in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. In collaboration with lawyers from Baker & McKenzie and Allen & Overy, the trainings covered Major Projects, Project Finance and International Investment Agreements. ThisContinue reading “UAGO Trainings in Myanmar”
Ahok, Indonesia’s ‘Nemo’, sent to jail
This article was first published in The Policy Forum, 10 May 2017What do Nemo, the Archangel Gabriel, a martial arts teacher, and a man who whistled during prayers have in common? They have all been convicted by a court for blasphemy in Indonesia. Yesterday the global community was shocked by the court verdict in Jakarta, the teeming capital city ofContinue reading “Ahok, Indonesia’s ‘Nemo’, sent to jail”
Elections in Jakarta a fight to the end
Residents of Jakarta go to the polls tomorrow (19 April) to choose a governor in one of the closest and most controversial elections Indonesia has seen.Here are some of my recent pieces on the issues plaguing Ahok, the current governor, and his bid for election.What do blasphemy charges mean for Ahok? Indonesia@MelbourneBlasphemy charges against Ahok aContinue reading “Elections in Jakarta a fight to the end”
Orientation for Legal Education course
On Sunday 2 April 2017, we held the first training session for the Professional Legal Education course in Corporate and Commercial Law in Myanmar. This program is run by UNSW in collaboration with ADB. Over the next three months, participants will learn 6 different modules on key aspects of commercial and corporate law.
The future of justice sector reform in Myanmar
On Friday 31 March 2017, I gave a talk at the World Bank office in Yangon on The Future of Justice Sector Reform in Myanmar. I reflected on the progress that has been made under the Thein Sein government and then the first year of the NLD, as well as areas in which progress stillContinue reading “The future of justice sector reform in Myanmar”
Myanmar’s Advocate for Constitutional Reform
‘Saya’ U Ko Ni: Myanmar’s Advocate for Constitutional Reform On 29 January 2017, U Ko Ni, a prominent lawyer and legal advisor to the National League for Democracy (NLD), was brutally assassinated at Yangon International Airport. He was returning from a trip to Indonesia with the Information Minister, U Pe Myint. His untimely death is anContinue reading “Myanmar’s Advocate for Constitutional Reform”
Supreme Court visits UNSW Law
On Monday 20 March 2017, a delegation from the Union Supreme Court of Myanmar visited the University of New South Wales Law faculty in Kensington, Sydney.UNSW Law is currently partnering with the Supreme Court to collaborate on a Judicial Colloquium on Commercial and Corporate Law.Daw Yin Myo Suu, an officer of the Union Attorney General’sContinue reading “Supreme Court visits UNSW Law”
UNSW Event Sydney: Dr Thant on publication trends and books in Myanmar
Upcoming event at UNSW on books in Myanmar There is now more opportunities than ever before to promote education and knowledge through public libraries in Myanmar. Yet because it has been closed for so long to the outside world, Myanmar is facing numerous challenges ranging from the lack of infrastructure to human resource capacity. ThisContinue reading “UNSW Event Sydney: Dr Thant on publication trends and books in Myanmar”
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