Charter court strikes down decree to delay enforcement of anti-torture law

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand’s Constitutional Court voted 8:1 today (Thursday) to ditch the government’s executive decree delaying the enforcement of the Act of Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance until October 1st.

 

The court ruled that the decree was unconstitutional as it does not comply with Section 172 (paragraph 1) of the Constitution.

 

As a result of the ruling, the government’s executive decree has been unenforceable since February 22nd.

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/charter-court-strikes-down-decree-to-delay-enforcement-of-anti-torture-law/

 

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[hotchilli]

From the link:

The government’s decision to delay enforcement was also heavily criticised by both Thai and international human rights groups in the wake of several cases of enforced disappearance of people, most of whom were deemed to be a threat to national security for their anti-establishment views.

 

What else did they expect from the military government..

Shameful people who belong in the barracks, not in politics.

[mikebell]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The court ruled that the decree was unconstitutional as it does not comply with Section 172 (paragraph 1) of the Constitution.

Is this the illegal constitution foisted on Thailand by an illegal Government of soldiers?

[Purdey]

It is difficult to arrest coup makers who tear up the constitution and absolve themselves. Perhaps a law that disallows coup makers from being absolved of their crime is needed.

[Eric Loh]

Lately there are some good news on the human rights front. Teen held on 112 charged freed after 50 days lock-up awaiting charges and another teenage released on bail on the same charge. There are still 1,902 young people prosecuted for political participation and expression since the beginning of the Free Youth pro-democracy protests in July 2020. Hoping to hear some good news soon when the MFP coalition form the government.