Parliament to Debate Key Charter Amendments in December Session

[snoop1130]

 

Parliament is set to tackle significant charter amendments during its December session, as announced by House Speaker Wan Muhammad Noor Matha. The decision comes after an accord between government factions and Senate leaders to defer discussions on the 2017 constitution revisions, previously constrained by time in the current session ending on 30 October.

 

Key debates are slated for 15-16 December. Wan revealed the possibility of a special parliamentary session, particularly for pressing bills. A focal point is the potential amendment of Section 256, integral for establishing a charter drafting body, which requires a public referendum for approval.

 

People’s Party MP Parit Wacharasindhu stirred debate, proposing a reduction in referendums from three to two to expedite proceedings. This suggestion emerges amidst disagreements over referendum majority thresholds between the House and Senate.

 

Currently, the House favours a simple majority, unlike the Senate, which demands over 50% voter turnout plus a majority vote. A joint committee aims to resolve these differences, looking to proceed with the referendum in February.

 

Parit's advocated two-round referendum could streamline the process and adhere to the Constitutional Court ruling. The proposal includes an initial vote on drafting a new charter and a subsequent vote on amending Section 256 to facilitate this. A final vote on the new constitution's adoption would follow after its drafting.

 

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-- 2024-10-29

 

 

[ikke1959]

I am wondering what the parliament is doing... For the same sex marriage, the amphurs are waiting for instructions as they don't know anything yet they said today.... But long holidays from 1 November to 15 December .... they should work instead of being free all the time

[Srikcir]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Currently, the House favours a simple majority, unlike the Senate, which demands over 50% voter turnout plus a majority vote.

I favor the Senate vote.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Parliament is set to tackle significant charter amendments during its December session, as announced by House Speaker Wan Muhammad Noor Matha

Thaksins been busy at home...