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The Constitution of Myanmar: A Contextual Analysis de Dr Melissa Crouch

The Constitution of Myanmar: A Contextual Analysis: Constitutional Systems of the World

Autor Dr Melissa Crouch
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 6 mai 2020
This timely and accessible book is the first to provide a thorough analysis of the 2008 Constitution of Myanmar (Burma) in its historical, political and social context. The book identifies and articulates the principles of the Constitution through an in-depth analysis of legal and political processes and practises, particularly since the 1990s. The core argument of this book is that the 2008 Constitution is crucial to the establishment and maintenance of the military-state. The military-state promotes the leadership role of the military in governance based on a set of ideological commitments and a centralised form of organisation based on the concept of the Union. The book develops this argument by demonstrating how the process of constitution-making and the substance of the 2008 Constitution contribute to its lack of credibility and fuel demands for reform. The vision offered by the 2008 Constitution and its associated institutions has been the subject of fierce contestation, not least, for example, due to concerns over the militarisation of the state. This book is animated by debates over fundamental ideas such as the nature of democracy, the possibility of peace and federalism, the relationship between the executive and the legislature, relations between the Union government and sub-national governments, debates over judicial independence and the oversized role of the Tatmadaw (armed forces). Central to the future of the Constitution and the military-state is the role of the Tatmadaw, which will be a key determinant in any potential shift from the present highly centralised, partly-democratic Union to a federal or decentralised democratic system of governance.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781509933143
ISBN-10: 150993314X
Pagini: 276
Dimensiuni: 138 x 216 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.32 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Hart Publishing
Seria Constitutional Systems of the World

Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Gives an accessible account of the Constitution in its broader political, social and historical context

Notă biografică

Melissa Crouch is Associate Professor in Law at the University of New South Wales.

Cuprins

1. Introducing Myanmar's 2008 Constitution I. Constitutional Context II. Constitutional Codification and the Constitutional Tribunal III. The Constitution in a Military-state IV. Organisation of the Book 2. The Origins and Content of the 2008 Constitution: An Overview I. Parliamentary Democracy and the 1947 Constitution II. Ne Win's 'Burmese' Socialism and the 1974 Constitution III. The Military and Constitution-making: 1990S-2000S IV. The Preamble and the Basic Principles of the Constitution V. Conclusion 3. The Military: The Pre-eminence of the Tatmadaw in Governance I. The Three Main National Causes II. The Commander-in-Chief III. Forces Affiliated with the Tatmadaw IV. The National Defence and Security Council V. States of Emergency VI. Tatmadaw Watchmen in the Legislature VII. Courts Martial VIII. Conclusion 4. The Electoral System and Limits on Political Participation I. Political Parties and Candidates II. The Right to Vote and Run for Office III. The Proposal for Proportional Representation IV. The Administration of Elections V. The Resolution of Electoral Disputes VI. Complaints Against Legislators: The Right to Recall VII. Conclusion 5. The Legislature I. The Union Legislature: A Tricameral System II. The Loyalties, Privileges and Responsibilities of Legislators III. The Scope of Legislative Power IV. Conclusion 6. The Executive I. The President as Head of the Union II. The Centralising Mandate of the Union Government III. Constitutional Commitments to a Market Economy IV. Aung San Suu Kyi and the Office of the State Counsellor V. The Administration of Union Territories VI. Conclusion 7. Subnational Governance, Federalism and Ethnic Recognition I. Territorial Representation: States and Regions II. Sub-national Legislative Representation of National Races III. Special Governance Arrangements for Six Areas IV. Conclusion 8. The Judiciary as an Administrative InstitutionI. The Union Supreme Court II. Sub-national Courts in a Unitary Judicial System III. The Constitutional Tribunal IV. Conclusion 9. Constitutional Duties and the Contingency of Rights I. The Status of International Law and Conventions II. The Pre-eminence of Duties III. Constitutional Writs in the Supreme CourtIV. The National Human Rights Commission V. Conclusion 10. The Peace Process and Constitutional Change I. The Peace Process: Normalising Debates on Federalism II. The National Ceasefire Agreement: Peace in the Military-state III. The 37 Principles as Constitutional Foundation 6IV. The Process and Procedure of Constitutional Amendment V. Proposals for Constitutional Reform VI. Conclusion 11. Conclusion I. The Centrality of the Constitution to the Military-state II. Implications for Comparative Constitutional Inquiry

Recenzii

The Constitution of Myanmar provides a meticulous positive analysis of constitutional praxis in contemporary Myanmar and is an essential new source on authoritarian constitutionalism.
Dr Crouch's book is a remarkable exploration of the emerging constitutional order of Myanmar - deeply knowledgeable about Myanmar's constitutional history, conscious of the profound divisions within Myanmar and the consequent array of demands made upon that order, and acute in its interpretations of a constitution undergoing rapid change. This book will be of great interest to those wishing to understand law and government in Myanmar, but also those interested generally in transitions from military rule, the governance of ethnically diverse societies, and the transition from colonial to post-colonial political orders.
This is a welcome and timely new contribution to the excellent Hart series. It offers a well-informed analysis of the current constitutional arrangements in Myanmar, at a time when proposals for change are once again under discussion. The book will be an invaluable resource for those interested in Myanmar, Asian constitutional systems and multi-level government in times of transition.
Myanmar's Constitution was not expected to matter much when it was adopted in 2008, but Professor Crouch demonstrates that it has produced a vigorous set of debates about the country's trajectory. This is the definitive English-language volume on Myanmar's Constitution and essential for anyone following the country.