The constitution of the socialist republic of the union of. The 1974 constitution defined myanmar as a socialist democracy. The junta draft constitution differs in legally significant ways from the burmese version of the adopted constitution put to referendum on may 10, 2008. Document containing proposals for the revision of the constitution of the union of burma submitted by the shan state, translated by sao singha. Mlmb covers every law included in burma code, in addition to every myanmar law enacted since 1948 when myanmar became independent. National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments. Approved in a 1973 referendum, the 1974 constitution was the second constitution to be written. This right includes the freedom to have or adopt a religion, the freedom to change ones religion without being. Constitution of the socialist republic of the union of myanmar was drafted based on. Chronology of burmas constitutional process human rights watch. The provisions of the registration of foreigners rules, 1940 hereinafter in this order referred to as the rules, shall not apply to, or in relation to, any person who proves to the satisfaction of the registration officer that he has not attained the age of eighteen years, provided that the necessary particulars in regard to such person. The constitution of the socialist republic of the union of burma.
Ne wins burmese socialism and the 1974 constitution iii. Dr maung maung died in rangoon, burma on 2 july 1994. After the 1962 burmese coup detat, a second constitution was enacted in 1974. A critical reading of 2008 myanmar constitution on the rights.
The constitutional recognition of ethnic nationalities in myanmarburma melissa crouch1 note. Introduction to asianliis myanmarburma legal databases 3 background. Still, more reform is needed to realize myanmars transition from military dictatorship to democracy. After independence, myanmar adopted three constitutions in 1947, 1974 and 2008. The constitution came to an end because of the general situation occurred in 1988. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from. Their government, economy, resources, and administrative responsibilities were in the hands of british colonialists. A critical reading of 2008 myanmar constitution on the rights and freedom of minority christians and other religions nant ai shu introduction freedom of religion is recognized as fundamental human rights. Genocide in myanmar lee, yanghee special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in myanmar ma ba tha nationalist movement within the sangha mayu district comprises northern rakhine state districts of maungdaw, buthidaung and rathedaung msf medecins sans frontieres ngo nongovernmental organisation. The uise o the green peacock wis continued durin breetish colonial times an the state o burma. The sovereign powers of the state, legislative, executive and. Rohingya briefing report 5 as a british colony, the burmese held very little control over their own country.
This text is derived fromchecked against the versions contained in democracy and politics in burma. Laws, decrees, bills and regulations relating to nationality. Burmans felt as though their country was completely in the hands of outsiderspolitically, culturally, and economically. The government made no progress in creating conditions conducive to the safe, dignified, and voluntary return of the 740,000 rohingya women, men, and children who fled to bangladesh beginning in august 2017. National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and.
Before independence, myanmar had two quasiconstitutions, the government of burma act, 1935 and constitution of burma under japanese occupation, 1943. Burmese president thein sein and the head of the army min aung hlaing will be among those attending discussions in the capital naypyitaw. It created a unicameral legislature called the pyithu hluttaw the peoples assembly, represented by members of the burma socialist programme party. Normes consulted on 20081106 constitution online ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmese english version of constitution doc. Burma is a sovereign independent socialist state of the working people. Revolutionary council to the burma socialist program. Current law effectively prevents her from running for president. Since 1989 the military authorities in burma have promoted the name myanmar as a conventional name for. Research pdf available august 2016 with 7,898 reads. This document was ratified by the convention, attended by delegates from the entire shan state, which was held in taunggyi on saturday, 25th of february, 1961. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947, effective 4 january 1948preamble we, the people of burma including the frontier areas and the karenni states, determined to establish in strength and unity a sovereign independent state, to maintain social order on the. In 2008 a new constitution for burma wis adoptit in a controversial referendum. To highlight the response of international and regional human rights bodies particularly asean. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of.
Act online online burma myanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf doc. The state is the ultimate owner of all natural resources above and below the ground, above and beneath the waters and in the atmosphere, and also of all lands. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. Chronology of burmas constitutional process february 12, 1947. To examine the present situation of rohingya in myanmar in relation to human rights violations 2.
Ask god to use the burmese believers to share the gospel with their own people. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947. Aung htoo a brief analysis on the constitution of burma. The military junta representing myanmarburma before this. In this new constitution, changes hae been made tae the coat o airms. More than 77 businessrelated laws and 149 regulations are translated in english.
The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947, effective 4 january 1948preamble we, the people of burma including the frontier areas and the karenni states, determined to establish in strength and unity a sovereign independent state, to maintain social order on the basis of the eternal principles of justice, liberty and equality. While burma is still under british colonial rule, the panglong agreement is signed by. The constitution of the socialist republic of the union of burma the 1974 constitution english sourcepublisher. The burma socialist programme party is the sole political party and it shall lead the state. On 9 april 2008, the military government of burma released its proposed constitution for the country to be put to a vote in public referendum on 10 may 2008, as part of its roadmap to democracy. Home law and constitution constitutional and parliamentary processes national constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements texts the constitution of the socialist republic of the union of burma the 1974 constitution burmese. Burmas second constitution is implemented, transferring power from the. Who want to study basic burmese language how to write read speed burmese. Consequently, the myanmar socialist party became the only legally recognized political, party dominating all the three separate branches of government. As far as the use of the term burma or myanmar is concerned i have used the term burma instead of. However, as democratic system could not be effectively materialized, the new constitution of the socialist republic of the union of myanmar was drafted based on the single party system, and after holding a national referendum, a socialist democratic state was set up in 1974. All the files contain myanmar script in addition to english romanization.
Comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution. The constitution of the union of burma, 1947 the 1947. Government of burma act, 1935 constitution of 1943 under japanese occupation the panglong agreement 1947 constitution of 1947 constitution of 1974 constitution of 2008 who are we. Military backed government constitution, 2008 english burmese version 2. Myanmars leader backs change to constitution daw aung san suu kyi in december in yangon, myanmar.
Sc 25 and sc 1820, the myanmarburma report does not mention them much less address how the state plans to comply with the resolutions obligations. Constitution of the socialist republic of the union of myanmar was drafted based on the single party system, and after holding a national referendum, a socialist democratic state was set up in 1974. Scripture prayers for the burmese in myanmar burma. Selected judgements of lower burma 18721892 printed judgements of lower burma 18931900 lower burma rulings of the chief court, rangoon 19001922. Ask the lord to call people who are willing to go to myanmar and share the love of christ with the burmese. It also provided for a unicameral legislature and section 11 prescribed that the state shall adopt a singleparty system. Introduction to asianliis myanmarburma legal databases. This guide to law online burma contains a selection of burmese legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Selected judgements of lower burma 18721892 printed judgements of lower burma 18931900.
Myanmars first constitution adopted by constituent assembly was enacted for the union of burma in 1947. Ask god to raise up prayer teams who will being faithfully interceding for these precious people. Mar 30, 2010 who want to study basic burmese language how to write read speed burmese. I begin the paper by exploring the purposes of constitutions and the possible roles of constitution making processes, in order to establish a framework to analyse the new myanmar constitution. Myanmar language pdf download page all the pdf files in the language section of this website are listed in the table below. Rule of law and commercial litigation in myanmar, the. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. The peacock an aa featurt on burmese rupees as a naitional seembol. This text is derived from checked against the versions contained in democracy and politics in burma. A 1982 law denies citizenship to the rohingya muslim minority, nativeborn burmese of. The revolutionary council governed burma from 2 march 1962 until 3 march 1973. Opinion myanmars constitutional reform the new york times. The military committed serious human rights violations, including war crimes, in kachin, rakhine, and shan states.
M crouch forthcoming ethnic rights and constitutional change in a harding ed constitutional reform and legal change in myanmar. Melissa crouch media of the constitution of myanmar. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar is the supreme law of myanmar. Myanmar language pdf download page myanmar travel agency.
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