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Name: Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma
Author: Union Revolutionary Council

Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

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“Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma”, published in 1974, is a work by Union Revolutionary Council. It explores elements such as the Pyithu Hluttaw, different levels and the Panel of Chairmen.

Quotes from Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (Union Revolutionary Council)

Union Revolutionary Council, Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

“ PREAMBLE We, the people residing in the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma have throughout history lived in harmony and unity sharing joys and sorrows in weal or woe. The people of the land have endeavoured with perseverance and undaunted courage, for the attainment of independence, displaying throughout their struggles for national liberation against imperialism an intense patriotism, spirit of mutual help and sacrifice and have aspired to Democracy and Socialism. ”

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Union Revolutionary Council, Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

“ If need should arise to arrest any member of a People's Council in session, reliable evidence in support of such need shall be produced before the Panel of Chairmen of the People's Council. No arrest shall be made without the prior approval of the Panel of Chairmen of the People's Council concerned. (b) If need should arise to arrest any member of an organ People's Council, while such organ is in session, reliable evidence in support of such need shall be produced before the Executive Committee concerned. No arrest shall be made without the prior approval of the Executive Committee. ”

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Union Revolutionary Council, Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

“ Article 15 Every citizen has, in accordance with this Constitution and other relevant laws, the right to- (a) elect, and to be elected as, people's representatives to the Organs of State Power at different levels; (b) recall elected people's representatives.
Article 16 Every people's representative, elected to any Organ of State Power, shall report back to the electorate on his work and shall also ascertain the wishes of the people.
Article 17 The working people shall have full participation in local matters, so that such matters may be resolved as far as possible, at the local level. ”

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Union Revolutionary Council, Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

“ Article 157 Every citizen shall have freedom of speech, expression and publication to the extent that the enjoyment of such freedom is not contrary to the interests of the working people and of socialism.
Article 158 Every citizen shall have the right freely to take part in political, social, class and mass organisations permitted by law and to enjoy freedom of association, assembly and procession. The State shall provide necessary assistance to the people to enable them to enjoy fully these rights and freedoms. ”

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Union Revolutionary Council, Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

“ Article 11 The State shall adopt a single-party system. The Burma Socialist Programme Party is the sole political party and it shall lead the State.
Article 12 The sovereign powers of the State, legislative, executive and judicial reside in the people, comprising all national races whose strength is based on peasants and workers. The Pyithu Hluttaw [1] 1, elected by citizens having the right to vote, exercises the sovereign power invested in it by the people and delegates to Organs of State Power in accordance with this Constitution. ”

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Union Revolutionary Council, Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

“ After attaining independence, the power and influence of the feudalists, landlords, and capitalists had increased and consolidated due to the defects in the old Constitution and the ill-effects of capitalistic parliamentary democracy. The cause of Socialism came under near eclipse. ”

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Union Revolutionary Council, Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

“ In order to overcome this deterioration and to build Socialism, the Revolutionary Council of the Union of Burma assumed responsibility as a historical mission, adopted the Burmese Way to Socialism, and also formed the Burma Socialist Programme Party. ”

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Union Revolutionary Council, Constitution of the Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma (1974)

“ Article 22 All citizens shall- (a) be equal before the law, regardless of race, religion, status, or sex; (b) enjoy equal opportunities; (c) enjoy the benefits derived from his labour in proportion to his contribution in manual or mental labour ”

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