The constitution of the union of burma, 1947 the 1947 constitution burmese. Myanmar, since its independence from the british in 1948, has witnessed decades of military dictatorship, a plethora of ethnic and political problems, and an arduous struggle to political normalcy. Myanmars constitution of 2008 was the road map for the reform process that the constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar burmese. National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and. It also made a new name in english for places in the country, such as its former capital city, from rangoon to yangon. Links provide access to primary documents, legal commentary, and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. All the files contain myanmar script in addition to english romanization. This work draws on a research project and field research that has been going for some years, with forthcoming publications including 2018 democrats, dictators and constitutional. Mar 30, 2010 who want to study basic burmese language how to write read speed burmese. Burmans felt as though their country was completely in the hands of outsiderspolitically, culturally, and economically. This is a model form of constitution which has been prepared for private companies limited by shares.
The union of burma constituent assembly of burma rangoon, supdt, govt. More than 77 businessrelated laws and 149 regulations are translated in english. After attaining independence, parliamentary democracy system was practised in the state in accord with the constitution of the union of myanmar. While burma is still under british colonial rule, the panglong agreement is signed by. Developed in cooperation with international idea comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution select a topic to highlight. 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. In 1989, the military junta officially changed the english version of its name from burma to myanmar. This guide to law online burma contains a selection of burmese legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the internet. Introduction to asianliis myanmarburma legal databases 3 background. However, as democratic system could not be effectively materialized, the new constitution of the socialist republic of the union of. It provides maximum flexibility in the management and administration of companies.
Chronology of burmas constitutional process february 12, 1947. Constitution a waste of time and money nlds doomed bid to change charter draws to a close. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008 full text in english from burma library, last accessed 5 october 2010 national and state constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements texts. A critical reading of 2008 myanmar constitution on the rights. This right includes the freedom to have or adopt a religion, the freedom to change ones religion without being. Act online online burmamyanmar library, asian studies www virtual library pdf doc. Ask god to raise up prayer teams who will being faithfully interceding for these precious people. In 1988 a relatively minor incident in a local shop, followed by student demonstrations. 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.
In mldb, myanmar laws which are categorized according to year of issue and area of laws are available. Burma gains independence from british rule and institutes the 1947 constitution. The 2008 constitution breaches myanmarburmas binding. Document containing proposals for the revision of the constitution of the union of burma submitted by the shan state, translated by sao singha. In order to gain independence speedily, the constitution was hastily drafted, and it was adopted by the constitutent assembly on 24 th september 1947.
In order to highlight the failure of obligation on the right of selfdetermination by current myanmar government, 2008 constitution has to be analysed whether it promises to fulfil for equality particularly for ethnic groups. Local law books and legal commentaries have also contributed to the common law in myanmar. It created a system that one of the drafters described as federal in. Aung sans version of 1947 union constitution the stateless. Myanmar language pdf download page myanmar travel agency. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar burmese. The burma companies act india act vii, 19 1st april, 1914 part i. The new constitution provided for a bicameral legislature with a prime minister and cabinet. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from.
Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008 english the constitution of the union of burma 1947, chapter vi. Ask the lord to call people who are willing to go to myanmar and share the love of christ with the burmese. The constitution of the union of burma, 1947 the 1947. Constituent assembly of burma rangoon, supdt, govt. His free online burmese lessons serve as an effective communication bridge that connects international community with ordinary myanmar people. Introduction to asianliis myanmarburma legal databases. The constitution of the union of burma, 1947 the 1947 constitution. Myanmars first constitution adopted by constituent assembly was enacted for the union of burma in 1947. The latest incidence of anger against the rohingyas, however, did not have immigration. The right of selfdetermination in relation to political. This is consistent with the governments position that myanmar is a common law system, however, the legal system has been affected by the lengthy periods of socialism and then military rule. Scripture prayers for the burmese in myanmar burma. Myanmar is bordered by bangladesh and india to its northwest, china to its northeast, laos and thailand to its east and southeast, and the andaman sea and the bay of. Rohingya briefing report 5 as a british colony, the burmese held very little control over their own country.
Constitution amendment procedure citizenship conditions for revoking citizenship citizenship requirements for birthright citizenship citizenship requirements for naturalization language official or national languages language protection of. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from dica pdf 1. 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 and to guarantee and secure to all citizens justice social, economic and political. The constitution of the union of burma 1947 cep jyifqicsursm. National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments. The constitution of the union of burma, 24 september 1947 ilo. The panglong agreement and the draft constitution of 1947 provided basic federal principles for state integration, but the military coup in 1962 brought about the fall of federalism and the rise of centralism in the state governing structure. Ask god to use the burmese believers to share the gospel with their own people. For myanmar, the historic evolution of state formation affects the outcome of the federalunitary division. Myanmar now is an independent news service providing free, accurate and unbiased news to the people of myanmar in burmese and english.
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. The military committed serious human rights violations, including war crimes, in kachin, rakhine, and shan states. The burmese military knows that very clearly, so they will resist to the end. Constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar 2008. Myanmar faces fight over constitution jump to media player myanmar s. Chronology of burmas constitutional process human rights watch.
Myanmar language pdf download page all the pdf files in the language section of this website are listed in the table below. Comparing three versions of the myanmar burma constitution. The 2008 constitution establishes a civilian government without full sovereign powers under the 1947 constitution, in place when. Military backed government constitution, 2008 english burmese version 2. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from dica download the file. Burmese president thein sein and the head of the army min aung hlaing will be among those attending discussions in the capital naypyitaw. Mlmb covers every law included in burma code, in addition to every myanmar law enacted since 1948 when myanmar became independent. Their government, economy, resources, and administrative responsibilities were in the hands of british colonialists. Myanmars first constitution came into force on jan. Classified and annotated links to more than 60,000 full text documents on burma myanmar. 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.
Normes consulted on 20081106 constitution online ministry of foreign affairs, mayanmar pdf of official burmeseenglish version of constitution doc. Those burmese who attended the new schools established by the colonial government or by missionaries managed to gain admission to the clerical grades of government service, but even in those lower grades they encountered competition from indians. The broader administrative justice system in myanmar is in. In 1947, the burmese government and the shan, chin, and kachin ethnic groups signed the panglong agreement, which promised full autonomy in internal administration for frontier areas. Myanmar constitution of the republic of the union of. The countrys third and current constitution, it was published in september 2008 after a referendum.
Constitution of 1947 approved by the constituent assembly on september 24, 1947, the 1947 constitution served as the basic law of the union of burma when it became independent on january 4, 1948. Article 436 is the entrance to the amendment of the whole constitution. The burmese version of this constitutions word for morality definitely connotates a buddhist morality. The constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar is the supreme law of myanmar.
Comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The 2008 constitution breaches myanmarburmas binding obligations under international law including the united nations charter i. The country was subsequently ruled by a military junta, known first as the state law and order restoration council slorc and, between 1997 and 2011, as the state peace. The 1947 constitution also suggested the possibility of independence for ethnic minorities after ten years. This, when you put it against the first one up there, can show that the constitution would mandate being equal to all the religions as long as they dont disrupt morality or public order. 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. 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. Download myanmar language pdf files and zipped audio files. Myanmar companies law english and burmese version from dica. 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 and to guarantee and. The 1935 burma act was applied to the area of the precolonial myanmar burman kingdom, which included the former arakan and mon.
Selected judgements of lower burma 18721892 printed judgements of lower burma 18931900 lower burma rulings of the chief court, rangoon. The constitution of the union of burma 1947 democracy for. Myanmar s constitution of 2008 was the road map for the reform process that the constitution of the republic of the union of myanmar burmese. In this catfish curry you dont even need to waste even bone. The official name of the country in the burmese language, myanmar did not change, however. Myanmar is bordered by bangladesh and india to its northwest, china to its northeast, laos and thailand to its east and southeast, and the andaman sea and the bay of bengal to its south and southwest. 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 1947 constitution was drafted by chan htoon and was used from the countrys independence in 1948 to 1962, when the constitution was suspended by the socialist union revolutionary council, led by military general ne win. On 12 february 1947, the union of burma was founded at panglong by four former british colonies, namely the chin, kachin, federated shan states and burma proper, all of which already had their own constitutions. Preamble 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. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the. Myanmar companies law model constitution company constitution of insert company name company adopted on 20 note 1. Burmas first constitution is drafted, which grants some ethnic nationality groups, the shan and karenni, the right of secession from the union of burma after 10 years. Because science courses were not available, the professions of engineering and medicine.
Gdp in the rest of asia grew in multiples, myanmar stagnated, barely growing at all 2. The right of selfdetermination in relation to political issue with ethnic armed groups. Constitution of the union of burma wikisource, the free. Myanmars first constitution as an independent country was written in 1947 when the british government and the interim government of general aung sung reached an agreement on full independence from britain. 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 case of myanmar burma, as long as the right of selfdetermination in relation to federalism is not put into practice of the political arena as the ethnic armed groups demand, no nationwide ceasefire can be made. Military backed government constitution, 2008 englishburmese version 2. Aung htoo a brief analysis on the constitution of burma. After the 1962 burmese coup detat, a second constitution was enacted in. Important dates in myanmars postindependence history 18261947 colonial period. Myanmar law library this work is licensed under a creative commons attributionsharealike 4. Myanmar simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The australiamyanmar constitutional development project1 at unsw faculty of law is one of a number of faculty initiatives intended to assist the development of the rule of law, legal education and legal research in myanmar.
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