![Lawmakers, who won seats in the country's controversial first election in 20 years in November, have begun to converge on the capital Naypidaw. [Reuters]](http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201004/r541697_3152100.jpg "Lawmakers, who won seats in the country's controversial first election in 20 years in November, have begun to converge on the capital Naypidaw. [Reuters]")
Burma has stepped up security around its parliament in preparations for the grand opening on Monday.
Cameras, mobile phones, electronic devices, bags and explosives are banned and uninvited visitors risk prison under rules spelled out to lawmakers.
Lawmakers, who won seats in the country's controversial first election in 20 years in November, have begun to converge on the capital Naypidaw.
The regime has yet to say whether any session will be open to reporters.
But it appears it intends to shroud the business of the parliament in secrecy, with anyone who leaks pictures or documents from the parliment facing a maximum of two years in jail, or a 240 dollar fine or both.
The junta has also increased security around the 14 regional parliaments across the country.
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