The February 2021 coup in Myanmar signalled an unexpected about-face by the military and the crackdown since on the country’s civilian leaders and general population has been shocking in its brutality. For those who have been working to strengthen access to justice in Myanmar as part of wider democratisation efforts, these events represent a depressing retreat of the rule of law. They also pose a significant challenge for how to proceed. In the context of the current crisis, this roundtable discussion will draw out what we have learnt about what appears to work in advancing the rule of law in Myanmar to date, and what future strategies for engagement might look like. Drawing on the insights of an expert panel involved in a range of justice and governance work in Myanmar, the discussion will take stock of where we have got to in supporting access to justice in the country, and what possible next steps might be.
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Earlier Event: November 26
Adapting to new ways of working: where to next for law and justice assistance?
