The University of Yangon is now online, and its website includes information on the Law Department: “The Department of Law came into existence in 1920 together with the Rangoon University, what is today the University of Yangon (YU). It was one of seven original affiliated faculties of the Rangoon University. During the early years, the Law DepartmentContinue reading “University of Yangon website”
Category Archives: MYANMAR
Constitutional Writs as Weapons in Myanmar
In 2011, Myanmar began its transition to democracy under a civilian-military led government. The process has taken place within the framework of the 2008 Constitution and it has been followed by a range of legal and institutional reforms. One of the important features of the Constitution is that it “re-introduces” constitutionally entrenched writs. This raisesContinue reading “Constitutional Writs as Weapons in Myanmar”
Conference on Comparative Administrative Law in Asia
On 8-10 July 2013, the second annual conference on Comparative Administrative Law in Asia will be hosted by the Institutum Iurisprudentiae Academia Sinica (IIAS), Taiwan. The theme of the conference is ‘Proportionality and Democratic Accountability’. The conference program can be downloaded here. I will present a paper on ‘Administrative Law in Myanmar: Constitutionally Entrenched Writs and Accountability in an EraContinue reading “Conference on Comparative Administrative Law in Asia”
Myanmar, Civilian-military Relations and Constitutional Reform
The rule of law and the constitution matter. This is evident in Myanmar, where current steps towards constitutional amendment have the potential to determine the future direction of the country’s transition process. A key issue is whether the role of the military, as defined by the Constitution of Myanmar, will be changed. A constitution inContinue reading “Myanmar, Civilian-military Relations and Constitutional Reform”
The Constitution and Emergency Powers in Myanmar
One of the key challenges as a transitional and democratising state is how the government of Myanmar will deal with social tensions and conflict that arise between religious and ethnic communities. The use of emergency powers is one response, although these powers raise serious questions about the capacity and role of a government to addressContinue reading “The Constitution and Emergency Powers in Myanmar”
Report on Myanmar Constitutional Law Workshop
On 8-10 May 2013, a Constitutional Law Workshop was held in Yangon, organised by the University of Sydney. Attended by a diverse group of participants, including members of parliament, civil society actors, education institutions and political parties, the workshop was a forum to discuss a broad range of constitutional issues from federalism to bills ofContinue reading “Report on Myanmar Constitutional Law Workshop”
Report on Business and Human Rights in Myanmar Roundtable
On 17 April 2013, the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the Centre for Employment and Labour Relations Law (CELRL), Melbourne Law School, co-hosted a roundtable on business and human rights in Myanmar. The roundtable brought together government, worker and employer representatives, academic experts, and civil society groups with an interest in issues aroundContinue reading “Report on Business and Human Rights in Myanmar Roundtable”
Call for papers: Islam, Law and the State in Myanmar
The Centre for Asian Legal Studies is pleased to invite applications to present a paper at the Workshop on ‘Islam, Law and the State in Myanmar’. The Workshop will be held at the Law Faculty, the National University of Singapore, from 23 to 24 January 2014. This interdisciplinary workshop will explore the relation between Islam, law andContinue reading “Call for papers: Islam, Law and the State in Myanmar”
Working Group on Myanmar Attorney General’s Office
On 21-22 May 2013, Melissa attended a consultation workshop with the Attorney General’s Office in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. The purpose of the workshop was to develop recommendations for the future training needs of the Union Attorney General’s Office (UAGO). Hosted by the UAGO and the UNDP, the workshop was attended by representatives from a range of law schools, institutions and developmentContinue reading “Working Group on Myanmar Attorney General’s Office”
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 charterchange, Bangkok Post2008 Constitution Bars Federalism Ethnic Leaders Say, Eleven MyanmarRemove Severe Restrictions FirstContinue reading “Workshop Highlights Importance of Constitutional Reform”
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