Thailand elections: Drop charges against activists and repeal archaic laws
Ahead of Thailand' elections, ARTICLE 19 calls on authorities to drop charges against activists and repeal archaic Section 112 and 116 laws.
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Ahead of Thailand' elections, ARTICLE 19 calls on authorities to drop charges against activists and repeal archaic Section 112 and 116 laws.
The lese-majeste law stipulates that whoever defames, insults or threatens the king, the queen, the heir-apparent or the regent shall be punished with imprisonment of three to 15 years.
In the May election, a significant number of Thais are expected to vote for a party that has spoken about the need to reform – or even abolish – the lèse-majesté law.
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