The Constitution Of Myanmar

Author : Maung Maung
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789401188906

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Burma’s Constitution by Maung Maung Pdf

This is an attempt to study and interpret the Constitution of the Union of Burma which has now passed its tenth year. A constitution read outside the context of constitutional history is incomplete, and I have, therefore, tried to trace the developments which culminated in the constitution; then study its important features with reference, where necessary, to the background in which they took shape and form; and, while studying how the constitution has been working, touch lightly on contemporary events and trends. It is a vast canvas I am trying to cover and what I am able to draw on it would inevitably be sketchy. But I do not write as a historian whose focus is on detail in a narrow area. Rather, having dug and gathered the facts, I trace their sweep in history. The details I willingly and happily leave to the historians, hoping only that my study will be of some use to them, if only as a target for their learned criticism. Some of the events and people I describe are still too near, and a clear perspective is therefore difficult. What is nearest appears biggest, and I often find it tempting to see and accept that Burma's history as a new independent nation began with the students' strike of 1936 or the resistance movement during the Second World War.

Author : Melissa Crouch
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509927364

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The Constitution of Myanmar by Melissa Crouch Pdf

This timely and accessible book is the first to provide a thorough analysis of the 2008 Constitution of Myanmar (Burma) in its historical, political and social context. The book identifies and articulates the principles of the Constitution through an in-depth analysis of legal and political processes and practises, particularly since the 1990s. The core argument of this book is that the 2008 Constitution is crucial to the establishment and maintenance of the military-state. The military-state promotes the leadership role of the military in governance based on a set of ideological commitments and a centralised form of organisation based on the concept of the Union. The book develops this argument by demonstrating how the process of constitution-making and the substance of the 2008 Constitution contribute to its lack of credibility and fuel demands for reform. The vision offered by the 2008 Constitution and its associated institutions has been the subject of fierce contestation, not least, for example, due to concerns over the militarisation of the state. This book is animated by debates over fundamental ideas such as the nature of democracy, the possibility of peace and federalism, the relationship between the executive and the legislature, relations between the Union government and sub-national governments, debates over judicial independence and the oversized role of the Tatmadaw (armed forces). Central to the future of the Constitution and the military-state is the role of the Tatmadaw, which will be a key determinant in any potential shift from the present highly centralised, partly-democratic Union to a federal or decentralised democratic system of governance.

Author : Maung Maung
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789401188920

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Burma’s Constitution by Maung Maung Pdf

In his former work, Burma in the Family oj Nations, Dr. Maung Maung has already gained an international reputation as a student of public affairs in Burma; in this new book he earns fresh laurels. It is mainly in two parts. In Part I he traces the genesis of the Constitution and in Part II he explains it. The first part outlines the constitutional progress of Burma under British rule, the changes under Dr. Ba Maw during the Japanese occupation, and further developments until the attainment of independence by the Anti Fascist People's Freedom League. Nowhere else can one find such a clear and comprehensive account of the political evolution of Burma since 1931, doubly significant by the Saya San rebellion and the birth of the Thakin movement; its value is enhanced by the reproduction of three documents not otherwise readily accessible: the interim Constitution under the Japanese; the Panglong Agreement, in which the Hill Peoples undertook to co-operate in framing the Constitution for the Union of Burma; and the original draft Constitution which the AFPFL published in May 1947 for consideration by the Constituent Assembly.

Author : Andrew Harding,Khin Khin Oo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509902118

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Constitutionalism and Legal Change in Myanmar by Andrew Harding,Khin Khin Oo Pdf

Myanmar's Constitution of 2008 was the 'road map' for the reform process that began in 2011. 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. With the election of the opposition NLD to government in the general election of November 2015 and the presidential electoral college election of March 2016,now is the time to consider the Constitution, and prospects and needs for constitutional change as Myanmar moves towards democracy and the rule of law. Much has been made of the Constitution's rigidity, which is seen as an obstacle to reform and inconsistent with embracing the rule of law, human rights and multi-party democracy, especially with a rapidly transforming state and society. Nonetheless, the Constitution is also seen as having potential to be a very positive force for reform. Many issues arise now for constitutionalism and constitutional change: presidency; federalism and territorial governance; the status of minorities and freedom of religion; civil liberties in what is described as a 'discipline-flourishing democracy'; the courts, justice and the rule of law; the electoral system; and many more. This book is an attempt to gauge the extent and potential for the entrenchment of constitutionalism in Myanmar in a rapidly changing environment.

Author : Andrew Harding,Khin Khin Oo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781509902101

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Constitutionalism and Legal Change in Myanmar by Andrew Harding,Khin Khin Oo Pdf

Myanmar's Constitution of 2008 was the 'road map' for the reform process that began in 2011. 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. With the election of the opposition NLD to government in the general election of November 2015 and the presidential electoral college election of March 2016,now is the time to consider the Constitution, and prospects and needs for constitutional change as Myanmar moves towards democracy and the rule of law. Much has been made of the Constitution's rigidity, which is seen as an obstacle to reform and inconsistent with embracing the rule of law, human rights and multi-party democracy, especially with a rapidly transforming state and society. Nonetheless, the Constitution is also seen as having potential to be a very positive force for reform. Many issues arise now for constitutionalism and constitutional change: presidency; federalism and territorial governance; the status of minorities and freedom of religion; civil liberties in what is described as a 'discipline-flourishing democracy'; the courts, justice and the rule of law; the electoral system; and many more. This book is an attempt to gauge the extent and potential for the entrenchment of constitutionalism in Myanmar in a rapidly changing environment.

Author : Albert D. Moscotti
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Burma's Constitution and Elections of 1974 by Albert D. Moscotti Pdf

In two parts: on the Constitution (Sections I-V) and on the Elections of 1974 and the Organizing of the New Government (Sections VI-X). Includes in the final section a commentary of the Constitution at the local level. Contains documents from the English language press, the text of the Constitution as published in English in 1974 and materials on major developments of 1974 such as chronologies on the making of the new Constitution and events relating to the election, a report on the Draft Constitution and information on the elections, the preparations for and results of a national referendum on the new Constitution. Material has been culled from a variety of sources, in particular the government-controlled newspapers, The Working People's Daily and The Guardian, which carry important texts, official government announcements and statements.

Author : Nick Cheesman,Monique Skidmore,Trevor Wilson
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789814414166

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Myanmar's Transition by Nick Cheesman,Monique Skidmore,Trevor Wilson Pdf

With the world watching closely, Myanmar began a process of political, administrative and institutional transition from 30 January 2011. After convening the parliament, elected in November 2010, the former military regime transferred power to a new government headed by former Prime Minister (and retired general), U Thein Sein. With parliamentary processes restored in Myanmar's new capital of Naypyitaw, Thein Sein's government announced a wide-ranging reform agenda, and began releasing political prisoners and easing press censorship. Pivotal meetings between Thein Sein and Aung San Suu Kyi led to amendment of the Election Law and the National League for Democracy contesting by-elections in April 2012. The 2011 Myanmar/Burma update conference considered the openings offered by these political changes and media reforms and the potential opportunities for international assistance. Obstacles covered include impediments to the rule of law, the continuation of human rights abuses, the impunity of the Army, and the failure to end ethnic insurgency.

Author : Burma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Burma
ISBN : HARVARD:HL60B1

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The Constitution (fundamental Law) of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma by Burma Pdf

Author : W. Elliot Bulmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Burma
ISBN : 9176715264

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A New Constitution for Myanmar by W. Elliot Bulmer Pdf

Author : Maung Maung (U.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Burma
ISBN : OCLC:638415049

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Burma's Constitution by Maung Maung (U.) Pdf

Author : Melissa Crouch,Tim Lindsey
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781782254768

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Law, Society and Transition in Myanmar by Melissa Crouch,Tim Lindsey Pdf

This edited volume addresses the dynamics of the legal system of Myanmar/Burma in the context of the dramatic but incomplete transition to democracy that formally began in 2011. It includes contributions from leading scholars in the field on a range of key legal issues now facing Myanmar, such as judicial independence, constitutional law, human rights and institutional reform. It features chapters on the legal history of Myanmar; electoral reform; the role of the judiciary; economic reforms; and the state of company law. It also includes chapters that draw on the experiences of other countries to contextualise Myanmar's transition to democracy in a comparative setting, including Myanmar's participation in regional bodies such as ASEAN. This topical book comes at a critical juncture in Myanmar's legal development and will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers seeking greater understanding of the legal system of Myanmar. It will also be vital reading for a wide range of government, business and civil society organisations seeking to re-engage with Myanmar, as it navigates a difficult transition toward democracy and the rule of law.

Author : Ashley South
Publisher : Flipside Digital Content Company Inc.
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789814786225

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Citizenship in Myanmar by Ashley South Pdf

Myanmar is going through a period of profound - and contested - transition. The country has experienced widespread if sometimes uneven reforms, including the start of a peace process between the government and Myanmar Army, and some two dozen ethnic armed organizations, which had long been fighting for greater autonomy from the militarized and Burman-dominated state. This book brings together chapters by Burmese and foreign experts, and contributions from community and political leaders, who discuss the meaning of citizenship in Myanmar/Burma. The book explores citizenship in relation to three broad categories: issues of identity and conflict; debates around concepts and practices of citizenship; and inter- and intra-community issues, including Buddhist-Muslim relations. This is the first volume to address these issues, understanding and resolving which will be central to Myanmar's continued transition away from violence and authoritarianism.

Author : MoṅMoṅ
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : Constitutional history
ISBN : LCCN:64032256

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Burma's constitution by MoṅMoṅ Pdf

Author : Josef Silverstein
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781501718953

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The Political Legacy of Aung San by Josef Silverstein Pdf

This work compiles selected speeches, letters, and statements by the father of Burmese independence, Aung San. The editor's introduction offers an overview of this remarkable man's life, thought, and achievements. The documents included here provide insight into the politics of Aung San—an eminently pragmatic leader focused on attaining both national unity and social harmony—through his own words.

Author : Helena Alviar García,Günter Frankenberg
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781788117852

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Authoritarian Constitutionalism by Helena Alviar García,Günter Frankenberg Pdf

The contributions to this book analyse and submit to critique authoritarian constitutionalism as an important phenomenon in its own right, not merely as a deviant of liberal constitutionalism. Accordingly, the fourteen studies cover a variety of authoritarian regimes from Hungary to Apartheid South Africa, from China to Venezuela; from Syria to Argentina, and discuss the renaissance of authoritarian agendas and movements, such as populism, Trumpism, nationalism and xenophobia. From different theoretical perspectives the authors elucidate how authoritarian power is constituted, exercised and transferred in the different configurations of popular participation, economic imperatives, and imaginary community.