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FREEDOM THAILAND 2012-2013 #3 : Interesting updates during 2012-2013
Interesting updates during 2012-2013
From monitoring cases at the police and public prosecutor levels, it was found that in early 2012, a few political cases were scrapped, i.e., the case stemming from a diagram of those accused of wanting to overthrow the monarchy found in 2010. Nevertheless, some cases were evolving in a worrying manner and new cases have been filed. For example, a university lecturer was charged with a lèse majesté case. And the alleged offenders in these cases have not been granted bail pending the prosecutions. In certain cases, the defendants gave up, made confession and sought a pardon.
In addition, in 2012, calling it quit, five defendants in lèse majesté cases pleaded guilty and sought a royal pardon. At the Lower Court, there were cases of Mr. Surachai Sae-Dan and Mr. Sathien who opted for pleading guilty and sought a royal pardon. At the Appeals Court, Mr. Thantawuth and Mr. Amphon (already dead) gave up and sought a royal pardon. And the case which has reached its final verdict against Mr. Wanchai, he also is seeking a royal pardon. In 2012, three defendants were granted royal pardons including the cases against Mr. Joe Gordon, Mr. Suchart Nakbangsai and Mr. Suriyan.
(Monitoring from January 2012 to April 2013)
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FREEDOM THAILAND 2012-2013 Infographic:
#1 Obstacles and infringements to the right to freedom of expression
#2 Interesting verdicts
#3 Interesting updates
#4 Status of defendants in cases related to freedom of expression
#5 Laws, Directives, Policy Movement and Social Reaction Calendar
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Report: Freedom of Expression Documentation Center
Translation: Pipob Udomittipong, Prach Panchakunathorn
Graphic Design: Wrong Design
Support by: Heinrich Böll Stiftung Southeast Asia