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Before independence, Myanmar had two quasi-constitutions, The government of Burma Act, 1935 [8] and Constitution of Burma under Japanese occupation, 1943. [9] After independence, Myanmar adopted three constitutions in 1947, [10] 1974 [11] and 2008. [12] The 2008 constitution is the present constitution of Myanmar.
The 2008 Constitution came into force on 31 January 2011. [4] The Tatmadaw (Myanmar Armed Forces) retained significant control of the government under the 2008 constitution. 25% of seats in the Parliament of Myanmar were reserved for serving military officers. The ministries of home, border affairs and defense had to be headed by a serving ...
According to the Law No. 15/2019 of May 24, 2019 of Myanmar (English translation from the Myanmar Law Information System): This is an audio-visual and cinematographic work, and 50 years have passed since the year of its creation (that is, the work was made before 1974 )
Myanmar's army-drafted constitution was overwhelmingly approved (by 92.4% of the 22 million voters with alleged voter turnout of 99%) on 10 May 2008 in the first phase of a two-stage referendum and Cyclone Nargis.
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Pages in category "Law of Myanmar" ... 0–9. 2008 Constitution of Myanmar; B. Burma Gazette; C. Capital punishment in Myanmar ...
The constitution states that Naypyidaw shall be a Union Territory under the direct administration of the President. Day-to-day functions would be carried out on the President's behalf by the Naypyidaw Council led by a Chairperson. The Chairperson and members of the Naypyidaw Council are appointed by the President and shall include civilians and ...
In the 1947 Constitution, the Supreme Court decided upon constitutional disputes and interpreted the constitution (subject to article 151). In the 1974 Constitution, only the Pyithu Hluttaw (House of Representatives) had the power of interpretation (according to article 200 and 201). The National Convention was held on 16 September 1993.
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. [1] According to the military government, the new Constitution of Myanmar will ensure the creation of a "discipline-flourishing democracy". [2]