Myanmar: Analysis of the Organisation Registration Law
Table of Contents
Executive Summary........................................................................................................ ii
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 1
1. Background ............................................................................................................... 2
2.
3.
4.
1.1.
History of Other Laws Governing Civil Society in Myanmar ................................... 2
1.2.
Relevant International Human Rights Law and Standards ...................................... 3
Mandatory Registration .......................................................................................... 5
2.1.
Requirements under the NGO Law ........................................................................ 5
2.2.
Assessment against International Standards .......................................................... 7
Regulatory Entities Responsible for Implementation ............................................... 8
3.1.
The Ministry of Home Affairs and the General Administration Department ............ 8
3.2.
NGO Registration Boards .................................................................................... 10
3.3.
Assessment against International Standards ........................................................ 11
Registration and Renewal Procedures ................................................................... 13
4.1.
Requirements under the NGO Law ...................................................................... 13
4.1.1.
4.1.2.
4.2.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Domestic Organisations ....................................................................................................... 13
International Organisations .................................................................................................. 15
Assessment against International Standards ........................................................ 16
Sanctions and Cancellation of Certificates ............................................................ 18
5.1.
Administrative Sanctions ..................................................................................... 19
5.2.
Criminal Sanctions ............................................................................................... 20
5.3.
Assessment against International Standards ........................................................ 21
Reporting Requirements, Oversight and Inspection Powers .................................. 23
6.1.
Requirements under the NGO Law ...................................................................... 23
6.2.
Assessment against International Standards ........................................................ 25
Restrictions on Activities and Advocacy ................................................................ 27
7.1.
Requirements under the NGO Law ...................................................................... 27
7.2.
Assessment against International Standards ........................................................ 28
Conclusion and Recommendations ....................................................................... 29
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