International Commission of Jurists

Penal Code, Articles 1 to 5 (1861)

May 1, 1961

CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION 1. {{1}} 2. Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Code and not otherwise for every act or omission contrary to the provisions thereof, which he shall be guilty within the Union of Burma. 3. Any person liable, by any law in force...

Penal Code, Articles 120A and 120B (1861)

May 1, 1961

CHAPTER V (A). CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY 120A. When two or more persons agree to do, or cause to be done,– (1) an illegal act, or (2) an act which is not illegal by illegal means. such an agreement is designated a criminal conspiracy; Provided that no agreement except...

Penal Code, Article 511 (1861)

May 1, 1961

CHAPTER XXIII. OF ATTEMPTS TO COMMIT OFFENCES Section 511. Whoever attempts to commit an offence punishable by this Code with transportation or imprisonment, or to cause such an offence to be committed, and in such attempt does any act towards the commission of the...

Penal Code (1861)

May 1, 1961

The Penal Code of Myanmar dates from the period of British rule. It contains 23 Chapters and 511 Articles. The Chapters cover the following: Introduction General Explanations Punishments General Exceptions Abetment Offences against the State Offences relating to the...

Prevention of Crime Act – Act 297 (1959, 1984)

Apr 1, 1959

The Act contains Parts and 23 Sections and 2 Schedules. They cover the following: Short title Interpretation Part I.  Powers of Arrest and Remand Arrest and production before a Magistrate Procedure before Magistrate Duty to produce person in custody before a...
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