State Constitution of a nation will not effectively serve the long-term interests of the nation and the people if it is not in conformity with prevailing situations of the nation concerned

YANGON, 4 Jan— The following is a translation of the discussions submitted to the plenary session of the National Convention by the Kokang Democracy and Unity Party regarding the detailed basic principles for legislative functions of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the Pyithu Hluttaw, the Amyotha Hluttaw, and Region or State Hluttaw in formulating the State Constitution read out by U Yan Kyint Kan of the Kokang Democracy and Unity Party of the delegate group of the political parties on 2 January at Nyaunghnapin Camp in Hmawby Township, Yangon Division.

Now, detailed basic principles on sharing of Executive and Judicial Powers in formulating the State Constution have been adopted. I would like to make suggestions regarding the detailed basic principles for legislative functions of Hluttaws.

The NCC Work Committee has clarified points and findings of 1947 Constitution, the 1974 Constitution, other Constitutions of the world’s nations for the delegates to make discussions and suggestions. We have already studied books on the clarifications circulated by the Work Committee. As regards the sharing of Legislative, Executive and Judicial Powers to various Hluttaws, precise provisions and clarifications have been made and we assume that they are reasonable.

The basic principles of a State Constitution need to be positive and to be good basic foundation that can bring about the long-term interests of the entire nation and the people.

The State Constitution of a nation will not effectively serve the long-term interests of the nation and the people if it is not in conformity with prevailing situations of the nation concerned.

The detailed basic principles explained by the Work Committee Chairman on legislative functions and relations of Hluttaws are firm and precise and there are systematic links on functions of the Hluttaws ( between one Hluttaw and another). They thoroughly cover current international and internal situations in the political and social aspects. He said he has thus no further suggestions to the explanations.

In conclusion, I would like to suggest that the functions of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the Pyithu Hluttaw, the Amyotha Hluttaw, and Region or State Hluttaw, the rules and regulations for Hluttaw members, and matters on taking action against Hluttaw members explained by the Work Committee Chairman are reasonable, and so they should be adopted as detailed basic principles.