"LAWASIA expresses serious concern about the recent arrest and conviction of lawyers in Myanmar as they attempt to perform their professional duties as lawyers. It understands that U Nyi Nyi Htwe and Saw Kyaw Kyaw Min, lawyers for 11 NLD youth members charged with instigating public unrest, were recently charged under Section 228 of the Penal Code and subsequently convicted each receiving sentences of six months in prison. LAWASIA understands that the arrests followed the submission of a complaint to the courts, by the lawyers and defendants, noting concern that the lawyers had been unable to meet with their clients private as they prepared for trial, not been allowed sufficient time by the trial judge to cross-examine prosecution witnesses and that the defendants? family members had been prevented from attending their trials. LAWASIA is further advised that two lawyers, U Aung Thein and U Khin Maung Shein, were recently charged and convicted under the Contempt of Courts Act and sentenced to four months in prison. It is understood that this followed the action of U Aung Thein and U Khin Maung Shein informing the court of the decision of their clients, several student leaders and activists, to revoke power of attorney to the lawyers in protest of what they felt what unsatisfactory action from the courts..."