Pro-democracy groups to focus next rally on draconian Section 112

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Pro-democracy groups to focus next rally on draconian Section 112

By The Nation

 

 

The pro-democracy movements United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration as well as Mob Fest announced that they were planning activities to mark Constitution Day and Human Rights Day on Thursday.

 

Supporters have been urged to keep an eye out for announcements on the new #abolish112 Facebook page.

 

 

The lese majeste law or Section 112 of the Criminal Code states that “whoever defames, insults or threatens the King, the Queen, the Heir-apparent or the Regent, will be punished with imprisonment of three to 15 years”.

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has given police free rein to use this law against pro-democracy activists for the first time in two years.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30399267

 

 

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