Myanmar Penal Code
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myanmar-penal-code-295-12469358
title:
Myanmar Penal Code
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The Penal Code of Myanmar is the official criminal code of Myanmar. The code was enacted on 1 May 1861 during British rule in Burma and is divided into 23 chapters. The Penal Code of Myanmar is nearly identical to the Indian Penal Code, due to their shared origins under British rule. Sections 505(a) and 505(b) of the Penal Code are commonly used against journalists, activists, and protestors. As of 30 April 2020, 8 of the 50 convicted political prisoners were serving sentences for violating one
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Criminal code of Myanmar
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myanmar_Penal_Code
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2024-02-29T19:42:14Z
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