Wiretap clause dumped after storm of criticism

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Wiretap clause dumped after storm of criticism

By The Nation

 

 

The committee vetting the anti-corruption bill has yielded to heavy criticism over giving the anti-graft agency authority to tap phone calls.

After failing to reach agreement on Thursday, the committee decided on Friday morning to delete the clause from the organic bill governing the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).

 

The move was made during the second session of the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) meeting.

 

Pol Gen Chatchawan Suksomjit, head of the vetting committee, admitted that the stipulation had triggered serious concern among the general public as well as legislators.

 

It was best to simply drop the clause, he said.

 

The stipulation had been widely criticised for its potential to sanction invasion of privacy. The NLA was also concerned that it was vulnerable to abuse in the wrong hands.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30334530

 

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[PatOngo]

It was best to simply drop the clause, he said.

 

Yes, best not to upset the influential!

[ChrisY1]

I would bet it's common practice...like everywhere.

[stephen tracy]

They were worried it could eventually be used against them. It actually took these geniuses that long to realise that.

[Eric Loh]

Nothing like putting up a show to give the impression that the NLA actually has a stormy debate. The junta has sufficient arsenal in the law and non judiciary detention. 

[Muggi1968]

I actually thought that Big Brother in TH already where everywhere...

 

[chama]

Hopefully this has been put aside for good...both publicly and behind the curtain. The U.S. couldn't get this right and the rest of the world can learn from their folly.