Lawka Pala (Legal Journal on Burma)
(Burmese)
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Issuing publications and making presentations is the other main way (apart from training) in which BLC assists in educating, implementing and improving human rights and the rule of law in Burma.
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 1 |
Published in August, 2003 |
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The 1st issue of the Journal of Constitutional Affairs contains 10 articles.
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The study of Constituiton
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The problem of weather to got more political rights by amend to the Constitution
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The experience of Taung Gyi assembly: What kind of natinal will be built?
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Building a Federal Union
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Forward of the Bo Aung Kyaw Lan declaration
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Theory and Practice of Federalism (English)
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Statement of the NCUB on holding of Constitutional Seminar (English)
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Legitimacy to rule burma and human rights violation (Englsih)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 2
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Published in August, 2003
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The 2nd issue contains the following articles:
- The study of the system of the parliamentary government and the presidential government
- The study of the (future) Federal Union of Burma Constitution (Draft) drafted by Democratic Aliiance of Burma (DAB)
- The analysic paper of the Karen National Union (KNU) on the constituent of States and Divisions accordance with the principles laid down by SLORC's National Convention
- The analysis paper of the Political Defence Committee on the Presidential Election accordance with the principles laid down by SLORC's National Convention
- Press Release of the Burma Lawyers' Council (20 October 1994)
- The Statement of the NCUB, regarding to the Constitutional Seminar on the Union of Burma
- An Appeal to the Exiled Petriod Burmese Organization and Individual by NCUB
- The Burma Lawyers' Council's Press Release (20 October 1994) (English)
- Press ReleaseON Constitutional Seminar Concerning Constitutio of the Union of Burma (NCUB) (English)
- Extracts from Analyses of SLORC's National Convention (NCUB)
- Estracts from Analyses on Selection of SLORC's National Convention
- Position Statement of The Constitutional Seminar
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 3
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Published in August, 2003
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The 3rd issue contains the following articles:
- Introduce to Constitution
- The book The Union of Burma, which refer to the 1947 Constitution and the 8888 uprising
- The study of the system of the parliamentary government and the presidential government
- The lost of Ma Nar Plaw and the Political Knowledge of the People
- The report of the DAB's Constituitonal Drafting Commmittee concerning the Drafting of the (Future) Federal Union of Burma Constituitonal (Draft)
- The Parliament
- Justice and Law in Burma (English)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 4
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Published in August, 2003
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The 4th issue contains the following articles:
- Law and Three
- The Constituiton and Freedom of live
- The use of power seperatly and diversaly
- The Refugee Law and the Refugees
- The constituent of States
- The 7 point directed by the General Aung San
- Constitution and Political Issue in Burma
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 5
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Published in August, 2003
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The 5th issue contains the following articles:
- Drafting a constitution: a relationship between texts and the drafting process;
- an observation on the 1996 South African Constitution;
- Solving ethnic conflicts:Sri-Lanka experiences;
- Pyidaungzu (Union), Federalism and Burman Elites;
- An introduction to 1997 Thai constitution - A brief observation;
- Record of constitutional seminars - Bangkok seminar 1998 (May) and New Delhi seminar (1998 December).
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 6
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Published in August, 2003
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The 6th issue contains the following articles:
- Lessons form the Past (Prof. Josef Silverstein) (Translation);
- Constitution and the Constitutional Court - Thailand's experience;
- Judicial Independence;
- Amending the Constitution - the Philippines experience;
- The June 1999 General Elections of Indonesia;
- The 1998 Cambodian General Elections and Rule of Law;
- Bureaucracy.
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 7
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Published in August, 2003
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The 7th issue contains the following articles:
- Drawing up a Constitution and selecting government systems, (Burma Lawyers' Coucil)
- South Africa's courts - beyond Apartheid: the structure and role of the Constitutional Court, (Professor Jeremy Sarkin), translated in Burmese by Cho Cho Tun Nyein.
- Limited government, (Bo Mote Seit)
- Huamn rights law, (Khin Maung Win)
- The meaning of human rights, (Khin maung Win)
- Anti-corruption experiences in Thailand, Indonesia and Burma, (Aung Htoo)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 8
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Published in August, 2003
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The 8th issue contains the following articles:
- Discussion on Constitutional Affaris;
- Duties emerging out of the Constitution;
- Brief news on Constitutions;
- Human Rights and Constitutional Affairs;
- Naitonal Huamn Rights Commissions;
- Human Rights Commission and Human Rights in Burma;
- Australian Policy and Human Rights in Burma;
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 9
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Published in August, 2003
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The 9th issue contains the following articles:
- Discussions on constitutional matters, (this series is reproduced from the Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) broadcasting programme).
- Brief news and commentaries relating to constitution matters. This brief report, a production of the BLC Documentation Unit, intends to inform readers of the issues relating to constitutonal matters that arise in some countries, and how both people and politicians deal with these issues.
- Writing of a new constitution in Burma. Ths short article, written by B.K. Sen, examines the necessary steps required in teh drafting of a new constitution for Burma.
- Human Rights Philosophy. This article was written by Khin Maung Win, within teh scope of huamn rights matters. It introduces some baisc human rights issues from a philosophical perspective. This in contrast to most human rights courses conducted in Burmese, that usually specifically deal with individual rights.
- "Rule of Law and the Chinese Experience", an article dealing with matters concerning rule of law. The author of this article, Hkun Okker, observed the implementation of the rule of law in China, during his recent visit to that country. He gives Burmese readers more insight into such an implementation.
- "American Presidential electoral system", an article within the scope of election watch, written by Bo Moke Seik. The author explains how the American presidential electoral system works, and argues that this was specially devised to meet the requirements of the American federal system, although there are shortcomings in the electoral system. The devising of a similar system will be of particular importance for Burma, when seeking to establish a future federal union of Burma.
- Thia General Elections, written by Win Maung. The author explains in teh context of this being the first general election held under the political reforms of the 1997 constituton. The author also explains teh workings of the two electoral systems in Thailand, manely the Single Member Constituency and the Party List System.
- On analysis. Under this section, international events are specifically analyzed, as they provide valuable lessons applicable to the situation in Burma, now and in the future.
- The legacy of a Dictator President: A Lesson from Ivory Coast, by Ba Maung Zin, In this article , the author examines the problems facing Ivory Coast, following the October 2000 presidential election. The main theme of this article is theat the democratically elected president is facing new challenges, as demonstrations are geing staged against the president by oposition leaders, who were disqualified from office by the former dictator president. There is a lesson oto be learnt from this experience, as a similar situation may arise in Burma, where a large number of politicians were unfirly disqualified by the military junta from contesting future elections.
- People's Power Victory: Yugoslavia's Presidential Election and its Aftermath, also by Ba Maung Zin. This article explains haw a people's power movement came to overthrow a dictatorial president.
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 10
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Published in April, 2001
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The 10th issue contains the following articles:
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Constitutional discussion articles (Khin Maung Win)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional Matters (BLC?s Documentation Centre)
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New Government and Past Human Rights Violations (Jeremy Sarkin)(Translation)
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Consoiation Democracy (Khin Maung Win)
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The Tatmadaw(Army) and Transition (Tin Maung Than)
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Politics of the Phlippine and People Power Revolution (Khin Maung Win)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 11
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Published in August, 2001
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The 11th issue contains the following articles:
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The Presidential System (Khin Maung Win)
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Women Rights and abortion (Aung Htoo)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional Matters (BLC?s Documentation Centre)
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The Dialouge and Transition (Tin Maung Than)
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Law and Religion in Burma (Peter Gutter) (Translation)
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Introduction (Dam)(Min Lwin Oo)
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Lack of Transparency in Burmese Judgment (Win Maung)
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Milosevic and War Crime Charge (Khin Maung Win)
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Racial Discrimination and Asean (Khin Maung Win)
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Khamer Rouge Trial (Khin Maung Win)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 12
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Published in August, 2003
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The 12th issue contains the following articles:
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The Electroal Systems (Khin Maung Win)
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The Republic of India and Constitution (Win Maung)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional Matters (BLC?s Documentation Centre)
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The Constitution Observation trip (Germany) (Aung Htoo)
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Race, Nation and Nationalism (Bo Mote Seit)
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Death Dam (Min Lwin Oo)
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Afganistan Affair (Khin Maung Win)
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100th Annaversary of Noble Peace Prize (Khin Maung Win)
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Remearge of Japanese Militarialism (Khin Maung Win)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 13
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Published in August, 2003
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The 13th issue contains the following articles:
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The Electroal Systems (Part 2) (Khin Maung Win)
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Sri Lanka Constitution and Implementation (Win Maung)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional Matters (BLC?s Documentation Centre)
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Introduction to The Internatinonal Criminal Court (Sai Soe Win Latt)
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The History of the Development of Human Rights Treaties (Khin Maung Win)
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The Union Members (Burma Lawyers' Council)
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The Election and Politics Complication (Khin Maung Win)
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Nigerian Women Rights (Ba Maung Zin)
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Geneva Agreements or Law of International Humanitarian Law (Ba Maung Zin)
- The Tamil Tiger and prospect of Peace in Sri Lanka (Ba Maung Zin)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 14
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Published in August, 2003
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The 14th issue contains the following articles:
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Electoral system - part three (Khin Maung Win)
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Federal Union and Upper House (Win Maung)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional Matters (BLC?s Documentation Centre)
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John Doe and Others vs. Unocal Corporation and Others (John Southalan)
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Democracy and Rule of Law (Sai Soe Win Latt)
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Interview: This was by leading Karen leader, Pado Man Shar, and it brought out the commitment of Karen national ethnicities to the Federal Union of Burma.
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Prospect for the Democratic Transition in Burma (Prof. Joseph Silverstein)
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Need to consider on the Supreme Court's rulings (Min Lwin Oo)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 15
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Published in April, 2003
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The 15th issue contains the following articles:
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Burmese Customary Law and Ethnic Buddhism (Hla Htay)
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Freedom and Protection of Constitution ( Win Maung)
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The Constitution and the role of Independent Peoples' Organizations (Ye Min Htat)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional Matters (BLC?s Documentation Centre)
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Global Criminal Court's turning a new page historically, ( Alfred)
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Women Rights (Daw Molly)
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Rule of Law and the role of People ( by Sai Soe Win Latt)
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Interview: The President of Karenni State Khu Bya Reh gave this interview stated his opinion on the Federation, Future Constitution, and State Structure.
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 16
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Published in August, 2003
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The 16th issue contains the following articles:
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Independent Judiciary (Min Lwin Oo)
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Ways of Access to Justice (Hla Htay)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional, Trial, Election and judicial Matters (BLC?s Documentation Centre)
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Cambodia, A step to Democracy ( Win Maung)
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Interview: Perspective on Federalism and the Future Constitution of Burma: Interview with Colonel Zin Kyone: A conversation with the Colonel Zin Kyone, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Front (NDF).
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A Warning for Children (Min Myat Kyaw)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 17
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Published in December, 2003
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The 17th issue contains the following articles:
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Ethnic Problems and Constitutional Solution (Dr. Alan Smith)
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Law and Mass Communication (Hla Htay)
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Brief News (BLC's Documentation Centre)
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Which Destination SPDC's National Convention Leads to; ( Win Maung)
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Saddam Hussen and the difficulty of trial (Salai Paceu - Mezar)
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Interview:Interview with Daw San San (Member of Parliament).
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Lack of Protection of Violence Against Burmese Women (Daw Molly)
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Episode behind the Depayin Massacre and Justice (Min Lwin Oo)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 18
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Published in April, 2004
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The 18th issue contains articles on the following articles:
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A Brief Analysis on the National Convention (The Burma Lawyers' Council)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 19
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Published in August, 2004
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The 19th issue contains articles on the following issues:
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Secession and Self Determination (B.K. Sen)
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Drafting Constitution and Public's Contribution (Win Maung)
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Burma and National Reconceliation: Ethnic Conflict and State-Society Dysfunction (Chao_Tzang Yawnghwe)
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Writ of Habeas Corpus (Min Lwin Oo)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional, Trial, Election and judicial Matters (BLC's Documentation Centre)
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Discussion on Civil Society and Constitution (Aung Htoo)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 20
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Published in December, 2004
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The 20th issue contains articles on the following issues:
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Democracy in Afghanistan (Win Maung)
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Women's Role in Constitution (Daw Molly)
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Discussion on Civil Society and Constitution (Aung Htoo)
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National Convention - Burma's Road Map (BLC)
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Federalism and Self-Determination (Dr. Venkat Iyer)
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Ukraine's Election (Win Maung Maung)
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Trial and Justice (B.K. Sen)
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Brief News and Commentaries Relating to Constitutional, Trial, Election and judicial Matters (BLC's Documentation Centre)
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 21
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Published in April, 2005
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 22
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Published in August, 2005
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 23
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Published in December, 2005
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 24
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Published in April, 2006
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Journal of Constitutional Affairs No. 25
Published in August,2006
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LawkaPala No.27
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Published in April, 2007
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LawkaPala No.28
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Published in August, 2007
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LawkaPala No.29
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Published in December, 2007
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LawkaPala No.30
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Published in April, 2008
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LawkaPala No.31
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Published in August, 2008
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