Spotted this - seems ridiculous to have it in secret?!

BR>Jack

The human rights group Amnesty International has condemned the secret trial in Thailand of a woman charged with insulting the royal family. The woman was arrested a year ago after giving a speech in Bangkok in which she attacked the monarchy. The start of her trial was delayed this week when her lawyer appealed against the decision to hold a closed trial. Critics say strict laws against insulting the monarchy are being used to stifle discussion of its future.

Thailand concedes that the lese-majeste laws are imperfect, but says they protect the monarchy. People in Thailand who have listened to the speech say they have never heard anything like it. Daranee Charncherngsilpakul took to the stage at a protest in central Bangkok in June last year and sharply criticised the monarchy.

Spotted this - seems ridiculous to have it in secret?!

BR>Jack

The human rights group Amnesty International has condemned the secret trial in Thailand of a woman charged with insulting the royal family. The woman was arrested a year ago after giving a speech in Bangkok in which she attacked the monarchy. The start of her trial was delayed this week when her lawyer appealed against the decision to hold a closed trial. Critics say strict laws against insulting the monarchy are being used to stifle discussion of its future.

Thailand concedes that the lese-majeste laws are imperfect, but says they protect the monarchy. People in Thailand who have listened to the speech say they have never heard anything like it. Daranee Charncherngsilpakul took to the stage at a protest in central Bangkok in June last year and sharply criticised the monarchy.

Sounds like she is in deep trouble.

I'd hate to be in her shoes.

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