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Anucha Buraphachaisri, spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, said that the spokesperson for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) issued a statement expressing concern about the use of Section 112 against protesters in Thailand. Initially, we coordinate the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to clarify the following:
1. The law of lese majesty in Thailand is not intended to restrict the freedom of expression of individuals. Exercise of academic freedom Or a debate on the monarchy as an institution The law exists in many countries of the world in various forms, including Thailand, to protect the rights and reputation of the King, Queen, Crown Prince or Regent, of the same way as defamation law for all Thai citizens.
2. What happens is in accordance with the criminal process in the case of lese majesty, and if action is taken in such a case it will be in accordance with the judicial process. Which in many cases will receive a royal pardon
3. In the case of the charges of 16-year-old protesters under Penal Code 112. The matter has been examined by the Juvenile Court. In addition, it was, according to a spokesperson for the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the Nation, who stated during the press release: The court denied a request for detention. In addition to allowing a conditional bond
4. I repeat that in the last 2-3 months. The protesters were not only arrested for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. But those arrested have violated other Thai laws, most of which have been released.
Anucha added that the Thai government does not block freedom of expression. As long as the assembly is held in peace. This is the cornerstone of democracy, however, the exercise of such rights and freedoms must be carried out in accordance with the law and the rights and freedoms of others must be respected. So as not to affect public order and safety
The government advocates the constructive use of freedom of expression. Do not be offensive or show contempt for others. Or use hate speech that violates the rights of others Including supporting the exchange of ideas in a constructive way Respecting the perspective of the viewer
The role of the police now is to hold peaceful protests. Acting with caution and avoiding all forms of violence to protect the safety of the participants and the people traveling in the surroundings. In the case of litigation, some protesters In accordance with the provisions of the law and the circumstances of the defendant who violates the law. Without any discrimination AND the defendant can dispute the case according to the justice process
The government still has high hopes that the protesters will join a solidarity committee created by parliament. To avoid confrontation Y led to find a solution to solve the problem of dissent that arises in the present from all groups of people. And bring peace back to Thai society
