Child prosecuted for insulting monarchy
Child prosecuted for insulting monarchy
THAILAND: Human Rights Watch today (May 27) called for Thai authorities to immediately and unconditionally drop insulting the monarchy and other politically motivated charges against children who peacefully express their opinions.
Thanakorn Phiraban speaking at a rally in Bangkok, Thailand, October 2020. Photo: via Human Rights Watch
On Monday (May 24), the Central Juvenile and Family Court informed 17-year-old Thanakorn Phiraban that he has been indicted on lese majeste charges related to his speech at a pro-democracy rally on December 6, 2020, in Bangkok. Under Thailand’s article 112 of the Criminal Code, Thanakorn faces 3 to 15 years in prison if found guilty.
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