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13 civil society organizations defend freedom of peaceful assembly
Date Nov 25, 2020 at 8:10 PM
“Amnesty” brings together international civil society organizations 13 Thai sovereign organization claims to protect freedom of peaceful assembly
13 International Civil Society Organizations: Amnesty International, Article 19, ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights, Asia Democracy Network, Asian Forum for Human Rights and Development (FORUM-ASIA), Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL ), CIVICUS: World Alliance. For Citizen Participation, Civil Rights Defenders, FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights, Fortify Rights, Human Rights Watch, International Commission of Jurists and the Manushaya Foundation, issued a joint statement condemning the use of the Thai police for being indispensable and excessive for the Peaceful protests marched to parliament on November 17, 2020 and expressed concern that the Thai authorities might take similar action against protesters on November 25, 2020.
A statement said According to international human rights law Include the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), to which Thailand acceded in 1996, protects the right to freedom of expression (article 19) and of peaceful assembly ( Article 21). But Thai authorities often block expressions and restrict public gatherings, gatherings or dialogue on human rights issues. Political reform and the role of the monarchy in society
Referring to General Comment 37, which describes Thailand’s obligation to guarantee the right to peaceful assembly. That the assembly is supposed to be quiet Partial violence of persons may not be the responsibility of other participants of the organizer or of such meetings. And although the right to peaceful assembly may be restricted in some cases, But the state has a duty to justify support for such restrictions. That they must be compatible with the principle of legality. Imperative Justice AND the principle of proportionality
It also establishes that As children he also attended these gatherings. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, which emphasized its opinion on the Draft 37th General Opinion, declares that “we have a positive duty to protect the rights of children and must act with the awareness that children can be present in assembly and protection areas. They from any damage that may arise from the actions of law enforcement officers. Including dangers posed by other protesters “
Therefore, international civil society has made four recommendations to the Thai authorities, asking the Thai government to respect, protect and support the exercise of the right to peaceful assembly. In accordance with Thailand’s international obligations under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and common international law In particular, the Thai government should
1. The Popular Party is allowed to march on November 25 and non-violent protesters are allowed. Including young protesters You can gather peacefully at the Siam Commercial Bank Head Office Branch
2. Protect the rights of protesters in peace. Including young protesters According to General Opinion 37 on the Right to Peaceful Assembly of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
3. Support the exercise of the right of peaceful assembly. And prevent the disintegration of the assembly using weapons Including the use of low-lethality weapons against protesters Must comply with the United Nations Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Enforcement Agencies Law. And guidelines on the use of low-lethal weapons from the United Nations and others.
4- Protect protesters Including young protesters From violence and interference by non-governmental officials While protecting the rights of anti-protesters Take steps to ensure accountability in case of rights violations. To act on the part of the government to repress the protesters AND to guarantee that those who have been raped have access to effective remedies As ensured in Section 2 (3) of the ICCPR
Finally, please emphasize that Let the Thai authorities take steps to ensure that they are held accountable when a violation of their rights occurs. To act on the part of the government to repress protesters AND ensure that people who have been raped can exercise their right to access resources effectively.
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