Last Change:
05/17/2025
Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, as amended to 2020
Year: 2008
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
The Constitution of Myanmar serves as the nation's supreme legal framework and consists of 457 articles divided into 15 chapters. It outlines the structure of the Union, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, as well as the roles of the military. Article 347 grants all people equal rights before the law and provides equal legal protection.
Selected provisions
Constitution of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, as amended to 2020 - Generic