This report by the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners aims to highlight the ways in which the military junta in Burma weaponizes the rule of law to enable and legitimize its repression, violence and overturning of a democratic election. It does this through reliance on the 2008 Constitution, the enactment of legislation that is not human rights compliant and the annulment of legislation enacted by the National League for Democracy.
By analyzing these repressive laws, AAPP makes recommendations to the opposition government and revolutionary groups on potential changes and actions it may wish to consider in the realm of the rule of law in order to ensure that Burma’s justice system and legislation in the post-revolution age respects the rights of all civilians.