Myanmar: Lawyers

Myanmar: Lawyers

Lawyers fulfil an essential function in protecting human rights and ensuring the fair and effective administration of justice. An independent legal profession is one of the pillars upon which respect for human rights and the rule of law rests. UN Basic Principles on...
Myanmar: Lawyers

Myanmar: The prosecutor’s career

Persons selected as prosecutors must be individuals of integrity and ability, with appropriate training and qualifications. {{165}} Accordingly, States must ensure that selection criteria embody safeguards against appointments based on partiality or prejudice, and...
Myanmar: Lawyers

Myanmar: Functioning of the prosecutorial services

Prosecutors play a crucial role in the administration of justice, and respect for the rule of law requires a strong prosecutorial authority in charge of investigating and prosecuting criminal offences. Each prosecutor must be empowered to fulfil his or her...
Myanmar: Lawyers

Myanmar: Lawyers’ freedom of expression and association

Like other citizens, lawyers are entitled to enjoyment of their rights to freedom of expression, belief, association and assembly. These fundamental freedoms acquire specific importance in the case of persons involved in the administration of justice.  The UN Basic...
Myanmar: Lawyers

Myanmar: Non-interference with the work of individual lawyers

Lawyers, as set out in the UN Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers, shall at all times maintain the honour and dignity of their profession. Their duties include advising clients on their rights and obligations and the working of the legal system insofar relevant to...
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