Myanmar constitution 2008 pdf

Jan 17, 2009 new mandala has recently received a pdf translation of burmas final 2008 constitution. Under the 2008 constitution, the power to declare a state of emergency is dealt with at some length in chapter xi. 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. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008. Pyidaungsu hluttaw rejects amendments to 14 provisions of. It goes without sayingbut i greatly appreciate the assistance of those who provided it. The 2008 constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar provides for a system of government in which the president is elected by an electoral college formed of three groups of parliamentarians, a bicameral legislature with the second house representative of states and regions, the government is appointed by the president and only formally ratified by parliament, and both president and. This right includes the freedom to have or adopt a religion, the. Online burmamyanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf pdf. D e s p ite m a n y d iffic u ltie s a n d d is tu rb a n c e s e n c o u n te re d th e n a tio n a l c o n v e n tio n, it w a s u n w a v e r in g ly r e c o n v e n e d in 2 0 0 4 in a c c o r d w ith th e s e v e n s te p r o a d m a p. 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. A bird in the hand the federal pattern of myanmars. In this context, although the big picture can be described as a conversation about myanmars future among the military, the democracy forces led. This article examines the legal status of the rohingya in myanmar by analysing relevant constitutional provisions of 1947, 1974 and 2008 and other major citizenship.

The 2008 constitution retained the distinction between seven divisions that were renamed as regions, and the seven states, with the addition of the new capital, naypyidaw, as a union territory. The republic of the union of myanmar shall honour all legitimate obligations arising out of treaties or agreements which before the commencement of this constitution have been in operation between the government of the union of myanmar and the government of other state, provided that such other state honours any reciprocal obligations towards. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008 is the third constitution of myanmar after 1947 and 1974 constitutions which were aborted by military coups. Myanmars parliamentary committee tasked with proposing changes to the 2008 constitution has finished drafting two amendment bills. Report of the joint committee to amend the republic of the union of myanmar constitution 2008. Law and constitution constitutional and parliamentary processes national constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements texts constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008. The arakan project ap is a human rights organization which since 1999, has specialized in monitoring and documenting the situation of the rohingya muslims, an ethnic, religious and linguistic minority in northern rakhine state of myanmar. International center for transitional justice military and at least one member of the armed forces vote for a proposed amendment to limit military dominance. Article 433, 434, 435 and 436 in chapter xii, amendment of constitution are harder to be made amendments.

Constitution 2008 this is the 2008 constitution of myanmar. National and state constitutions, draft constitutions and. Do hereby adopt this constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar through a nationwide referendum on the t enth day of kasone w aning, 70 m. We, the national people, drafted this constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar in accord with the basic principles and detailed basic principles laid down by the national convention. Military backed government constitution, 2008 englishburmese version 2. Selected judgements of lower burma 18721892 printed judgements of lower burma 18931900 lower burma rulings of the chief court, rangoon 19001922.

Pyidaungsu hluttaw speaker voting on amendments to the 2008 constitution. According to the military government, the new constitution of myanmar will ensure the creation of a disciplineflourishing democracy. Pdf a bird in the hand the federal pattern of myanmar. This raises the question of whether and how powers given to the states and. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 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.

Myanmars constitution of 2008 pdf book manual free download. Normes consulted on 20081106 constitution online ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmeseenglish version of constitution doc. This right includes the freedom to have or adopt a religion, the freedom to change ones religion without being. Nearly 30 members from the national league for democracy nld and various ethnic parties on the committee approved the amendment bills on monday. Act online online burmamyanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf doc. State peace and development council spdc via the new light of myanmar 28 february 2008. National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements texts. The may 2008 constitutional referendum in burma hrw. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments. The president has exercised his wide powers to declare a state of emergency twice since the constitution came into effect in 2011.

Myanmars transition under the 2008 constitution the beginning of 2011 marked the initiation of a new political and legal system in myanmar. 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. In the final version the star is centered and enlarged so that it reaches into the. Constitutional codification and the constitutional tribunal iii. Politics, government and governance burmamyanmar general. The 2008 constitution breaches myanmarburmas binding. The constitution of myanmar by crouch, melissa ebook. Do hereby adopt this constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar through a nationwide referendum on the tenth day of kasone waning, 70 m. The 2008 constitution pushed through by the military called for fresh national symbols, including a new flag whose colors of yellow, green and red would stand for solidarity, peace and tranquility, and courage and decisiveness. 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. Read online myanmars constitution of 2008 book pdf free download link book now.

Detailed basic principles for formulating a constitution, it successfully concluded on 3 rd september 2007. Fee information can be found in the official letter from the settlement and lands to the township farmland management office. Parliamentary democracy and the 1947 constitution ii. The referendum law for the approval of the draft constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar, 2008 spdc law no. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges the. This system is regulated and framed by the 2008 constitution. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar ilo. Summary and recommendations recommendations to concerned governments methodology ii. The flag enshrined in the final document is the yellow, green, and red flag reported earlier, but the star is not positioned in the upper, green stripe, as suggested before. Burma 2008 constitution violates the democratic principle. Application approval pay registration fees of mmk 500 to the township department. Vote to nowhere the may 2008 constitutional referendum in burma map of burma i. The ministries of home, border affairs and defense have to be headed by a. The result is a carefully planned strategy in which a.

I am aware that a number of readers are keen to examine this document. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar, articles 377 and 378. The constitution, emergency powers and the rule of law in. The joint committee to amend the republic of the union of myanmar constitution 2008 was formed and assigned duties by pyidaungsu hluttaw union parliament on 19 february 2019. Burmas 2008 constitution in translation new mandala. A constitutional referendum was held in myanmar on 10 may 2008 24 may 2008 in some townships according to an announcement by the state peace and development council in february 2008. Download myanmars constitution of 2008 book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. No easy answers on myanmars constitutional challenges.

This brief overview paper argues that the current constitutional structure of government in myanmar can best be described as quasifederal, based on the fact that there are significant federal features in the constitution, although the term. In this article, i critically examine the use of the constitutional power of emergency. The joint committee meetings were held from 20 february 2019 to. The book identifies and articulates the principles of the constitution through an indepth analysis of legal and political processes and practises, particularly since the 1990s. National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and. Pdf myanmar constitution 2008 en bu red nay chi nu nu. It is part of the seven steps road map announced by then prime minister of state peace and development council government general khin nyunt on 30 august 2003. Myanmar 2008 constitution mizzima myanmar news and insight. Report of the joint committee to amend the republic of the. This paper will address to what extent the 2008 constitution satisfies the aspirations of various the ethnic nationalities in burma. The nld boycotted the 2010 election partly because it felt that the 2008 constitution was undemocratic.

According to reports the constitutional convention has now finished its job and the constitution has found its final wording. Nearly 30 members from the national league for democracy nld and various ethnic parties on the committee approved the. I shall, however, limit myself in this paper within the constitutional framework of the form of state that is, how the union is structured and how much power and status is given to member states of the union. New mandala has recently received a pdf translation of burmas final 2008 constitution. A critical reading of 2008 myanmar constitution on the. Building a3, wing b, star city, kyaik khauk pagoda road, thanlyin yangon region. A critical reading of 2008 myanmar constitution on the rights.

The 2008 constitution establishes a civilian government without full. A previous discussion of burmas constitutional issues based on an. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of. Pyidaungsu hluttaw continued its 15th regular session yesterday, and voted on third category of provisions related to section 436 a. The 2008 constitution, the countrys third and current constitution, was published in september 2008 after a referendum the tatmadaw myanmar armed forces retain significant control of the government under the 2008 constitution. However, after the release of daw aung san suu kyi from house arrest, the party decided to participate in the 2012 byelections, promising to implement constitutional reform from within the system.