A court in Rangoon denied bail to the The Voice Daily’s editor-in-chief and a satire columnist for the newspaper on Thursday, with the judge ruling that the defendants’ legal counsel had failed to provide the necessary medical documents to secure their release from police custody.
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Sex worker law in reformists’ sights, but can govt deliver?
Sex workers are hopeful the government will amend the nearly 70 year old Suppression of Prostitution Act to protect them against police and client abuse.
NLD-led Parliament accused of legislative lethargy
Critics have accused the NLD-led government of over-promising and under-delivering on legislative reform.
Rangoon media rally in support of imprisoned journalists
The protesting journalists also launched a signature campaign, calling for the repeal of Article 66(d) of the Telecommunications Law.
Questions raised over arrest of journalists
Several prominent voices claim the arrest of the three Burmese reporters was unlawful or unconstitutional.
Military MP questions Shwe Mann-led legal commission’s constitutionality
A military MP on Monday challenged the constitutionality of the Commission for the Assessment of Legal Affairs and Special Cases, a body led by Shwe Mann, the former parliamentary speaker and retired general.