Resources

In December 2014, the Supreme Court of the Union published a three-year strategic plan for the judiciary.

This September 2014 report by the Myanmar Legal Aid Network (MLAW) draws on in-depth qualitative research in Yangon Region and Mon State, identifying four priority justice concerns from respondents.

This May 2016 handbook by the International Commission of Jurists provides a legal analysis of the writ of habeas corpus in international law and within Myanmar’s legal framework, and concludes with recommendations for the ongoing reform process.

This 2010 publication from the International Development Law Organization is a rich compilation of detailed case studies on legal empowerment around the world.

This July 2014 article by the International Center for Transitional Justice argues that dealing with past abuses in Myanmar is essential to achieving progress on the peace process and economic development.

This December 2012 report by the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute draws on interviews with over 100 participants by IBAHRI members

The British Council Myanmar and CSO Loka Ahlinn co-administered the Capacity Building and Rule of Law Promotion Project, which aimed to develop a network of CSOs and legal professionals to raise awareness of legal and human rights.

The Supreme court of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar published the Code of Judicial Ethics for Myanmar Judges on 2nd August 2017 in Nay Pyi Taw, available in Myanmar language.

This January 2017 report from ROLE UK gives a practical overview on how to conduct a political economy analysis in the legal sector.

This Guide brings together many of the sources of Myanmar labour law in a single, user-friendly guide.