Law, society and transition in Myanmar / edited by Melissa Crouch and Tim Lindsey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Crouch, Melissa, editor.

Lindsey, Timothy, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Law--Burma.

Law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xx, 422 pages)

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; Portland : Hart Pub, 2014.

Summary:

"This is the first edited volume to address the dynamics of the legal system of Myanmar/Burma in the context of the dramatic but incomplete transition to democracy that formally began in 2011. It includes contributions from leading scholars in the field on a range of key legal issues now facing Myanmar, such as judicial independence, constitutional law, human rights and institutional reform. It features chapters on the legal history of Myanmar; electoral reform; the role of the judiciary; economic reforms; and the state of company law. It also includes chapters that draw on the experiences of other countries to contextualise Myanmar's transition to democracy in a comparative setting, including Myanmar's participation in regional bodies such as ASEAN. This topical book comes at a critical juncture in Myanmar's legal development and will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers seeking greater understanding of the legal system of Myanmar. It will also be vital reading for a wide range of government, business and civil society organisations seeking to re-engage with Myanmar, as it navigates a difficult transition toward democracy and the rule of law."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

pt. 1. The legal system of Myanmar

pt. 2. The courts past and present

pt. 3. Constitution

pt. 4. Economic, political and business reforms

pt. 5. Law enforcement, conflict and dispute resolution

pt. 6. Myanmar law in regional and comparative perspective.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781782254775

1782254773

9781782254768

1782254765

OCLC:

898892887