"By vigorously opposing all unjust and oppressive laws, and by helping restore the principle of the Rule of Law, the Burma Lawyers' Council aims to contribute to the transformation of Burma where all the citizens enjoy the equal protection of law under the democratic federal constitution which will guarantee fundamentals of human rights."


Legal Issues on Burma Journal No. 1

The first issue of the Legal Issues on Burma Journal contains 4 articles within 4 different scopes:

  • Legitimacy Issue, Modernization, Democracy and Constitutional Reform in Burma
  • Issues on Constitution Drafting Processes, Comparative Constitution Drafting Process in the Philippines, Thailand and Burma
  • Refugee Issue, Legal Protection for Refugees from Burma
  • Environmental Issue, Constitution Protection of Environment in Burma

BLC's Legal Aid Section provides training and assistance for refugees and migrant workers on the Thai-Burma border. Find out more.

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