DVB Debate clip: "The police don't understand human rights" (English)
- 8 years ago
This week DVB Debate Asks “Does Burma need a protest law?”
In December 2011, President Thein Sein, formally approved legislation that allows citizens of Burma to engage in peaceful protests. But the controversial law comes with certain conditions. Section 18 of the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Act states that demonstrators are required to obtain permission for protests or risk imprisonment.
In December 2011, President Thein Sein, formally approved legislation that allows citizens of Burma to engage in peaceful protests. But the controversial law comes with certain conditions. Section 18 of the Peaceful Assembly and Peaceful Procession Act states that demonstrators are required to obtain permission for protests or risk imprisonment.