Workshop Highlights Importance of Constitutional Reform

From 8 to 10 May 2013, Melissa participated in a workshop on Constitutional Law in Yangon, organised by the Sydney Law School. The conference was attended by members of parliament, lawyers, and civil society organisations.

 

For media coverage of the event see below:

 

Suu Kyi predicts charterchange, Bangkok Post

 2008 Constitution Bars Federalism Ethnic Leaders Say, Eleven Myanmar
 

Remove Severe Restrictions First to Amend MyanmarsConstitution, Eleven Myanmar
 

AungSan Suu Kyi Says Burma to Amend ‘World’s Most Difficult’ Constitution, The Irrawaddy

Myanmar Constitution Vest Military Chief With More Powerthan President, Says Foreign Expert, Eleven Weekly

Amending Constitution Most Difficult in the World Suu Kyi, Mizzima

Suu Kyi Pushes Constitutional Changes Before 2015, Radio Free Asia

Can Suu Kyi remove constitutional barriers in advance? Asian Tribune

Background to the Workshop on Constitutional Law