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... Read more
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ICJ: Handbook on Habeas Corpus in Myanmar
ICJ: Handbook on Habeas Corpus in Myanmar
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.
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IDLO: Legal Empowerment, Practitioners’ Perspectives
This 2010 publication from the International Development Law Organization is a rich compilation of detailed case studies on legal empowerment around the world. Topics range from land rights to livelihoods to discrimination.
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ICTJ: Navigating Paths to Justice in Myanmar’s Transition
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. It concludes with recommendations on how to incorporate transitional justice into programmatic reform and development efforts.
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IBAHRI The Rule of Law in Myanmar: Challenges and Prospects
This December 2012 report by the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute draws on interviews with over 100 participants by IBAHRI members in Yangon, Mandalay, Nay Pyi Taw, and Bago, including senior politicians, civil society activists, judges, lawyers, diplomats, and INGO workers. Much of its analysis remains relevant today.
