Bangkok, ‘Special Amnesty Committee’ agrees that political conflict must be eliminated from Thai society. The next meeting begins with finding a conclusion whether to include the ‘Section 112- Corruption’ case or not. Initially, they plan to make a summary and send it to the House of Representatives for their own consideration. ‘Chusak’ is looking for if the committee will draft a new law. It takes more than 60 days.
February 22 at the Parliament Building, Mr. Chusak Sirinil, party list MP. Deputy Leader of Pheu Thai Party As Chairman of the Special Committee to Consider and Study Guidelines for the Enactment of the Amnesty Law Speaking after the meeting, he stated that today’s main agenda It is a request to hear the opinions of all committee members. To express the goal of requesting amnesty And to show what the important objectives of this amnesty are. which was listened to by almost everyone Except for some commissioners who did not come today.
By the majority opinion at the meeting There are mainly goal
s in this amnesty. is to end conflicts and political opinions To enable the country to move forward in harmony. and can live together in a different way If there are different opinions, let it be a conflict of opinion. It is not a conflict that leads to violence like in the past.
As for the secondary reasons, such as to return Thai society to normalcy and happiness. Because everyone saw that the results of the political conflict in 2006 were an important cause. causing problems in Thailand Unable to create progress, the economy is in decline as a result of the conflict that has occurred.
When asked about requesting amnesty for offenses in the Criminal Code, Section 112, whether anyone had suggested this matter or not, Mr. Chusak said that there were opinions from both sides. Some say there shouldn’t be any. There are some who agree. Some agreed with conditions showing various responsibilities. Because of the view that an amnesty should have the characteristics of bringing an end to the conflict. and prevent
conflicts from occurring again. So there are some conditions. We are listening, but have not yet decided what they will be.
However, Mr. Chusak stated that the next meeting The committee I would like to listen to the remaining 4-5 committee members who were not present today. and will create a conclusion that in the end How will there be an opinion? And how will we move forward? In principle, what actions will the amnesty include?
As for the trend of opinions from the commissioners regarding Section 112, Mr. Chusak said that no conclusion has been reached yet. Because the opinions still cannot be classified. It is only an expression of opinion in terms of agreement or disagreement. or agree with conditions or come out in the form of measures that may not be Amnesty is fine. As for whether corruption cases will be included or not? The meeting has not yet reached a conclusion on that matter. Today we only consider the purpose and goal to what it leads to.
As for the open hearing of opinions The committee Wil
l the consideration period be extended beyond the 60-day time frame or not? Mr. Chusak said that The same is being discussed. But it depends on what level we will do it. At this time, there is also a fairly conclusive opinion. For example, the duty of the commission should only be to propose principles. Some even suggested that there be several options for the House of Representatives to decide. Now we are watching And will decide next time.
Mr. Chusak admitted that the meeting has not yet reached the stage of making a draft proposal. As for the new Amnesty Act, as for whether or not there will be an opportunity to draft it into a draft law at the same time, it is my view that if we plan to draft it at the same time, it will likely not be in time for the committee’s working time frame of 60 days because the law is a matter. Importantly, it takes time to consider the details. Sometimes just one section takes up to 2 days.
Source: Thai News Agency
