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Time: Feb 3 from 1pm to 2pm GMT+8

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UNSW Law & Justice invite you to the launch of The Palimpsest Constitution: The Social Life of Constitutions in Myanmar by Melissa Crouch.

This hybrid launch will take place online and in-person at the UNSW Law & Justice Building (Level 2 Adrian Cameron Room).

February 2026 marks five years since the military coup in Myanmar. In order to commemorate this date, we will launch the book, The Palimpsest Constitution: The Social Life of Constitutions in Myanmar. This event is not a celebration but rather a reflection on aspirations for constitutional reform amidst military rule and war in Myanmar. The case of Myanmar is an example of the kinds of tragedies that are part of the social life of constitutions, mirroring key themes in the book.

The panel will be chaired by Professor Bronwen Morgan and will feature author Professor Melissa Crouch, along with comparative and interdisciplinary reflections on the book by Professor Malini Sur (WSU) and Dr Visakesa Chandrasekaram.