Thai Charter Judges Told To Review Their Role

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Charter judges told to review their role
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Professor Ukrit Mongkolnavin, chairman of the Independent National Rule of Law Commission, yesterday urged the Constitutional Court judges to review their role in order to avoid a political crisis and also called on the red shirts to not opt for violence in their campaign to remove the court's judges.

Ukrit said his commission agreed that the judges' decision went beyond their jurisdiction.

"I do not wish to see the conflicts getting intensified and jeopardising the country.

The judges should review their role because people are not buffaloes. If they run out of patience they may resort to violence. The red shirts should also respect the rule of law and not use force,'' he said.

The red shirts have been rallying in support of Pheu Thai MPs who say the court does not have the authority to hear a case against them involving their move to amend the Constitution.

Parinya Thewanaruemitkul, a lecturer at Thammasat University's Faculty of Law, said that though people had the right to push for the judiciary to carry out their duty correctly, they should not pressure them wrongly.

He believes that in a move to prevent the conflict from worsening, the judges should review their ruling on provision 291 of the charter amendment by going beyond their authority as indicated in the Constitution.

Meanwhile, red-shirt leader Pongpisit Kongsena, who is spearheading a campaign to oust the Constitutional Court judges, said the group would file a complaint with the police, accusing former Constitutional Court president Chat Chonlaworn of lese majeste.

He alleged that Chat had stepped down as president on August 10, 2011, but continued to carry out his duty as judge despite not getting a royal endorsement.

Also, he voted for the nomination of Wasant Soipisit as the new president, an act Pongpisit says is in violation of Article 208 of the Constitution.


-- The Nation 2013-04-26

[rubl]

The independent group which was set up by the Pheu Thai led government 'urges'. Reason: "The judges should review their role because people are not buffaloes".

Meanwhile red-shirts ... ...

[Robby nz]

So the judges decision is against the law and the reds action isn't therefore the judges should change so the reds will go home and not make trouble.

Methinks this fella isn't as independent as the name of his organization suggests.

Was he wearing a red shirt when he made the statement?

[slapout]

The promises of transparancy by one part of this government and the invisable malipulation of those wanting to see/know the facts, seems to be reaching the point of "come, bleed or blister".

[WhizBang]

This can only end badly.

Hope everyone has a good exit strategy.

[h90]

This can only end badly.

Hope everyone has a good exit strategy.

foreign passports?

[chainarong]

The Question arises here , are the Judges being pressured, Blind Freddy can see where this is heading. If this area is to remain independent, everyone should but out and let these people do their job without fear or favour, a true Democracy is the right to freedom of speech, the Shinawatra Government has shown its hand by slashing funding to the Independent departments, perhaps a higher authority should appoint these people.

[Locationthailand]

The red rabble are ignoring the judges are there by royal endorsement. By trying to oust the judges they are in breach of the constitution and the law protecting the royal patronage. Careful reds, you could be up for a real problem and by referring the matter to the police? Now that's laughable. A joke - yes? No wonder these reds are referred to as kwai daeng - red buffaloes.

[NongKhaiKid]

This is like an excerpt from the Thai equivalent of " The Godfather ", an offer you can't refuse " change your role or it will be changed for you ".

[whybother]

Ukrit said his commission agreed that the judges' decision went beyond their jurisdiction.

I thought their jurisdiction WAS constitutional matters.

[Baerboxer]

Ukrit said his commission agreed that the judges' decision went beyond their jurisdiction.

I thought their jurisdiction WAS constitutional matters.

His commission will agree with whatever they're told to. Next we'll here that the DSI are calling the judges in to explain why they have been making decisions beyond their jurisdiction. If all else fails, then it will be the violent option, which is often the recourse of the impatient.

Just more smoke and mirrors and devious manipulations from the master. Not looking likely to have a good conclusion whichever way it goes.

Edited April 26, 2013 by Baerboxer

[seajae]

hahahaha, thaksin has spoken to his troops again and told them to threaten the judges. Ukrit must be too stupid to realize his following of thaksins orders makes him out to be a fool, constitutional judgers rule on the constitution, someone had better explain that to him.

[otherstuff1957]

^ Not a fool, a gambler. If Thaksin gets back into power Ukrit will be well rewarded for his work on Thaksin's behalf, probably with a lucrative Cabinet position.

The newpapers keep on referring to Ukrit and his group as "independent". A more accurate lable would be "Pro-Thaksin Lobbyist"

Ukrit and Thaksin.

Ukrit in a red shirt?

[chainarong]

The red rabble are ignoring the judges are there by royal endorsement. By trying to oust the judges they are in breach of the constitution and the law protecting the royal patronage. Careful reds, you could be up for a real problem and by referring the matter to the police? Now that's laughable. A joke - yes? No wonder these reds are referred to as kwai daeng - red buffaloes.

Deja Vu LT . It's starting again

[bigbamboo]

The heat is most certainly on now since BB turned up the wick with his 'I'll get the people (his people at least) to put pressure on the CC judges' rallying call.

Crucial times ahead.

[billd766]

This can only end badly.

Hope everyone has a good exit strategy.

Why would I need a good exit strategy?

My Thai wife and son are here as is the rest of her family.

Are you suggesting that I abandon them?

[dickyknee]

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Edited April 26, 2013 by dickyknee

[kimamey]

^ Not a fool, a gambler. If Thaksin gets back into power Ukrit will be well rewarded for his work on Thaksin's behalf, probably with a lucrative Cabinet position.

The newpapers keep on referring to Ukrit and his group as "independent". A more accurate lable would be "Pro-Thaksin Lobbyist"

Ukrit and Thaksin.

Ukrit in a red shirt?

is that independent like democratic in The Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

To be serious I've no idea how independent it is but your picture certainly puts doubt in my mind. When was the picture taken?

[Dap]

This can only end badly.

Hope everyone has a good exit strategy.

Why would I need a good exit strategy?

My Thai wife and son are here as is the rest of her family.

Are you suggesting that I abandon them?

Can only surmise WZ hasn't the same incentives as yourself.

No offense intended but his options are seemingly limited to,

"go with the flow", "batten down the hatches" or "abandon ship", so to speak

Edited April 27, 2013 by Dap