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”
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Australian Journal of Asian Law: Issue 14(1)
The latest issue (volume 14 number 1) of the Australian Journal of Asian Law is now available on-line. There are a range of contributions, including: Articles1. Genders and Genetics: The Legal and Medical Regulation of Family Forms in Contemporary Japan – Vera Mackie2. Regulating Water Concessions in China: Towards a Transparent Pricing System – Wei Yan3. Legal Regulation of DecentContinue reading “Australian Journal of Asian Law: Issue 14(1)”
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”
Conference on Central-Local Relations in Constitutional Law in Asia
On 28-29 June 2013, a workshop is being held on ‘Central-local Relations in Constitutional Law: In Asia and beyond’ hosted by the Centre for Asian Legal Studies, Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore. The workshop seeks to address the following key issues:“Every constitutional system contains the possibility of localism and a tension between what must be doneContinue reading “Conference on Central-Local Relations in Constitutional 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”
ATLAS Agora at NUS
From 17-27 June 2013, the Faculty of Law at the National University of Singapore is hosting the Association of Transnational Law Schools ATLAS Agora. The ATLAS Agora is an annual international conference for PhD students from several institutions of higher education, including : the London School of Economics and Political Science, New York University, Osgoode Hall Law School ofContinue reading “ATLAS Agora at NUS”
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”
Burmese language study
I’ve been asked a few times recently where you can learn Burmese. Here are a few suggestions:1. If you are in Singapore, NUS Extension runs a beginners course if there are enough participants [although note that the course is based on the transliteration, not the Burmese script] 2. Burmese by Ear, by John Okell is a free online resource 3. JohnContinue reading “Burmese language study”
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”
Melissa Crouch 