This political agreement calls on the EU Member States to: implement effectively alternative measures and monitor and evaluate their implementation; develop and share best practice in the field; and raise awareness.
The bill has drawn support from all political parties, with many supporters recognising that the status quo was failing to adequately respond to the issue.
Myanmar's reform on its legal and policy framework is a clear sign that the Government has acknowledged the shortcomings of the previous strategy, which was primarily based on the use of repressive measures.