Judges decide when to read Yingluck verdict: Deputy PM

By The Nation

 

File photo: Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam

 

BANGKOK: -- It is up to the panel of judges how and when they want to read the verdict in the rice-pledging scheme trial of ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra, said Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Monday.

 

The court has the option to read the verdict in Yingluck’s case in absentia, or to instead postpone the reading at their discretion, said Wissanu, a respected legal expert.

 

The situation is similar to the case against Thanksin Shinawatra involving a lottery scandal, in which the verdict has not been read until now because of his 2008 flight from the country, Wissanu said.

 

Wissanu said the recent flight of Yingluck had nothing to do with seizure of her assets, which was separately ordered by the Administrative Court.

 

Yingluck’s lawyer had sought a court injunction against the seizure, but the court did not issue any orders, he said. The authorities could freeze her assets, but would wait for the court’s orders first, he added.

 

Wissanu said Yingluck would be punished for having fled. To do otherwise would set a bad example for others, he said.

Whether Yingluck would appeal with the Supreme Court is another story, he said.

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30325106

 

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are you guys still talking?

17 hours ago, webfact said:

said Wissanu, a respected legal expert

he is not only a noted legal expert, but also the President of the Hair Club for Men, Coloring Division

He may be an expert, but he has salamander ear

Hold on, I thought the verdict would be announced on the 27th of next month. If the verdict is not being made public, how could Yingluck ever appeal. 

 

What kind of circus is this I wonder. If she does not return soon (which I presume is extremely unlikely) certainly in the interest of justice and transparency, the verdict should be made public.

 

The crooked old judges that wouldn't qualify as court clerks in the western world. Driven by money and who favors the wind direction on the day. Not worthy of a robe.