Don’t jump to conclusions just yet. Does the amnesty law cover Section 112 or not?

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Parliament, The committee studies the amnesty law at its first meeting. “Chusak” reveals that he should not rush to conclusions about covering Section 112 or not. He emphasizes that he will listen to all sides. I believe every party wants amnesty.

Mr. Somkid Chuekong, Deputy Secretary-General of the Prime Minister As spokesperson for the Special Committee to consider and study guidelines for enacting the Amnesty Act Revealing the results of the first meeting that various positions in the committee were selected. which discussed a broad framework The draft law has not yet been considered. and past amnesty information that has been screened There will be a meeting of the committee this week and will invite Mr. Kanit Na Nakhon, an independent legal scholar, and Mr. Kothma Areeya, an advisor to the Human Rights Institute. and peace studies Come provide information and propose guidelines. In this regard, the committee Will meet every Thursday at 3:00 p.m. onwards at the council meeting. The study period is set fo
r 60 days. If completed in time, the time will be extended.

Mr. Somkid thanked political parties And all academics who attended today’s meeting considered it a good sign and confirmed that every draft of the bill would be brought forward. Let’s talk all Including the draft of the public sector that will be presented. Because each version has advantages and disadvantages. All will be summarized. If there are issues related to foreign countries Representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be invited to give their opinions.

While Mr. Chusak Sirinil, Chairman of the Commission, said that the next meeting will have a detailed discussion. from what he had expected and heard from the council meeting It seems that many political parties want amnesty. For the harmony of the people in the nation But the big problem that the Commission must think about is whether to provide amnesty to cover all acts. What person and time

Will it go to the stage of drafting a new law or not? Must be discussed at the commi
ttee level. which must be asked carefully first As for those who also propose amnesty under Section 112, the committee Ready to listen to all sides and consider the political situation from all sides. But don’t be too quick to conclude right now whether there will be or not.

Source: Thai News Agency