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Section 112: The court provides bail for a youth aged 16 who is charged with lese majeste.

17 December 2020, 14:25 +07

Updated 54 minutes ago

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Parents encouraged his 16-year-old son before accepting the remarks at the Yannawa Police Station.

The Central Juvenile and Family Court bailed a 16-year-old young man charged with insulting the monarchy under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, after an investigation officer of the Metropolitan Police Station (EPPO) Yannawa filed a petition to the court. To control the youth counted as the youngest person charged with 112 cases

The young man was charged with defamation, insult or malice against the King, Queen, the Heir apparent under Section 112, and he was summoned along with Ms. Chatupon Sae-Ng, a 23-year-old member of the group who called himself “Buriram Liberation”, who wears Thai clothes, participates in a fashion walk in the “People’s Arts” event at Silom Road on 29 October.

The youth, aged 16, said after being guaranteed from the court that Applying this law to large numbers or with children makes it less sacred and sees it as a means of attacking dissident people, he said. He was “not afraid” but was angry and asked why the expression was followed by threats and prosecution. 112, before recounting the atmosphere in the room where the policeman informed the allegations that The response from officials was throttled in the Oct. 29 incident, causing pressure. But he can handle it.

He admitted there was concern about the prosecution process. And I’m worried that more people will be charged under Section 112. “I hope I will be the last one to be hit. I insist on fighting as a child and youth campaigning for the abolition of 112 so that everyone will not be like me, ”he said.“ This law should not even exist because it deprives the rights of the people. ”

This 16-year-old youth came to Yannawa Police Station with their parents. Which before he went to see the investigation officer The parents embraced the son for encouragement, while Miss Jatupon chose to wear a yellow Thai dress and flaunt it on his head. Come to acknowledge the allegations By showing dance music “I don’t love you, be careful, stay in prison” of the cold fire circle, tearing the summons before going inside the police station.

Ms. Chatuporn Sae-eung said that the police denied every accusation.

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Ms. Chatuphon Sae Ungpao cake that supporters bring to cheer By decorating the face of a cake with a picture of her wearing a pink Thai dress walking the red carpet in the people’s art fair on 29 October

After the couple took over the charges, which took about two and a half hours, at about 1:30 p.m., the investigator took the 16-year-old to the Central Juvenile and Family Court to seek detention during the investigation. Before being taken into the pickup truck, he raised a three-finger sign and said, “I asked to cancel 112”

For Ms Jatuporn, the police have to make a clarification on the allegations sent by 11 January 2021 before the appointment of the prosecutor on January 20. Mr. Kunakorn Mannathirai, a lawyer from the Human Rights Attorney Center Chon said Ms. Jatuporn denied every allegation, both Section 112 and charged with the commission of the offense. Public Assembly Act

Ms. Chatuporn said I don’t feel worried about being prosecuted. Because now there are many people facing such cases, but “feel unfair” for simply wearing a Thai dress to participate in activities, they are prosecuted for insulting the institute.

The summons of the police station Yannawa to 2 accused as a result of the complaint of the Ms. Warisanan Sribawon Thanakit or “Admin Jane”, one of the admin pages supporting the government, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, who uses the page name “Cheer Uncle”.

“Admin Jane” stated through the page that she was the person who reported it at the Yannawa Police Station after asking the comments of 20,000 page members and agreed to proceed.

Case 112

Police ordered “Thai dress protesters” to stop the assembly off the road in front of the Yannawa police station.

Atmosphere in front of the Yannawa police station, a group of volunteer cards, the protesters who call themselves “Vivo” cards, have organized activities “Stop Chua Thai dress” There is a stage for music and play in front of the Yannawa Police Station, with two traffic lanes closed on Surasak Road, with a coalition and “Thai dress protesters” gathered in front of the police station. Pol. Colonel Pratee Jitwattana Phirom Senior Director of Yannawa Police Station Has issued a notice to terminate the protest by 11:30 am because the area is a public area. And the protesters did not inform the assembly, but Piyarat Chongthep or Toto, the leader of the Asa Vivo card group. I would like to continue organizing activities until 3:30 PM.

Mr. Prit Chivarak opens a speech in front of Yannawa Police Station.

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Mr. Prit Chivarak opens a speech in front of Yannawa Police Station.

Ms. Inthira Charoenpura or Sai, which was called “Mae Yok Nation” means the main supporter of the youth movement. Who recently became accused of 112 cases as well, traveled to encourage 2 accused along with Mr. Prit Chivarak or Penguin, Thammasat Coalition leader and the rally The penguin is wearing a women’s red Thai dress. With earrings and a necklace with blue diamond-like objects Calling a buzz from the masses

Mr. Prit said that 112 cases can happen to everyone who is democratic. Now children aged 16-17 are charged, so people are asked to not accept the use of this section. And saw that the more using the law, the more the institutionalized Down as a pair of conflicts with the public

“Even in Thai dress I don’t understand why Section 112 is illegal, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years, ”he said. “If you don’t want the institute More deteriorating must be canceled 112 ”

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Police set up a row to control the situation after a group of “Thai protesters” gathered in front of the Yannawa police station.

“Children are stronger than their parents”

Around 5:00 p.m. Ms. Khum Klao Songsomboon, a lawyer from the Attorney Center Revealed that the Youth Court Permission for temporary release of 16-year-old youth since the interrogation and hearing of the Court of First Instance If the contract is breached, a fine of 12,000 baht will be made using the position of MP of Mrs. Amarat Chokpamittkul, Keawkai Party as collateral

Dr. Mana Treerayapiwat The young man’s parents say that although he himself, a former student activist, has been through many political movements in the past. For example, calling for the prime minister to be elected in the post-Gen. Prem Tinsulanonda era, but seeing the condition of the child today, I feel unacceptable with this charge against the youth.

However, he said the son was able to deal with the situation well, “now you are stronger than your parents.” A renowned digital media scholar reflects the feelings of a father.

Human Rights Watch: The ceiling of litigation is steadily lower.

Mr. Sunai Phasuk, Advisor to Human Rights Watch Who came to observe the case at the Central Juvenile and Family Court said It is unclear how a child under 18 is charged with 112 charges and it is not clear how it fits the definition of the law. Point out that “The ceiling of accusations of wrongdoing (112) keeps coming down.”

He revealed that in the allegations, an inquiry official against a 16-year-old said that “writing words on the body is a suggestion for others to disrespect the king”.

In addition, the allegation of insulting the institution. In addition to the widespread of the police interpreting the offense, it is also reported by the public. There is an increasing number of “loyal parties” in the campaign to spot those who believe they are wrong. Which makes litigation 112 more likely

“We saw a tendency to report anything, the police accepted it. Because the police are afraid of being accused of disloyalty. “

Five other students acknowledged the allegations of 112 at Bang Po police station.

In addition to the Yannawa Police Station, five other students were summoned to acknowledge the lèse-majesté allegations today (Dec 17) as a warrant issued by the Bang Pho Police Station on the grounds of the assembly. “Go to the council to chase the dictatorship” at the intersection of Kiak Kai on Nov 17

All 5 students are Ms. Pasarawalee Thanakitwibulphon. Ms. Jutatip Sirikhan, Mr Thatthep Ruangprapaikisree, Mr. Chanin Wongsri and Mr. Kiatichai Tangponpan, who were charged with inciting incitement under Section 116 of the Criminal Code. And rallied illegally from the same event More summons received today on the allegation of lese majeste. All of them insisted on denying all allegations.

The Human Rights Attorney Center reported that While accepting the allegations Ms. Jutatip Faculty of Liberal Arts students Thammasat University Refuses to print fingerprints The inquiry official said that he would report the allegations. “Contrary to the official order” added one additional charge, with a summons to the accused later

The accused Section 112

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5 students who must be charged with Section 112 to report to Bang Po police station

The lawyer center reveals that in 1 month there are 112 cases, including 30 in 18 cases.

Data from the Center for Lawyers indicated that Section 112 was reused this year. At least 30 people have been prosecuted in 18 cases since Nov.24-Dec.16, after almost two years of no prosecution against anyone under this section.

The attorneys’ center further reported that at present, the summons for the accused to acknowledge the allegations under Article 112 “still flown” on the latest yesterday (Dec 16) that the protesters were summoned to acknowledge additional provisions of this section. Many It is believed that from the gathering at the 11th Infantry Regiment on 29 November, the protesters demanded the cancellation of the Civil Force transfer Act Of the 1st and 11th Infantry Regiment, which was transferred to the royal service in 2019, returned to the original agency of the military Because he saw that “The monarchy does not need a private force” and so the monarchy. There is no intervention in the work of the government.

The summons stated that To the accused, “Mr. Anon, bring Pa and the group” came to the Bang Khen police investigation officer on December 21, which later there were many people who were summoned as the accused. Including Mr. Prit Chivarak, Ms. Inthira Charoenpura, and Mr. Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, senior labor activists who joined the democracy movement. He was sentenced to seven years in prison for the same case and was acquitted in April 2018.

Previously, Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense It issued a statement on Nov. 19 warning that the government needs to use all laws to prosecute leaders and citizens who have attended rallies and offenses.

Six youths under the age of 18 have been prosecuted for participating in political gatherings.

Number 1 17-year-old youth who participated in the group “Northeastern People’s Party” at the Democracy Monument on 13 Oct.

Number 2-4 Laphanapat, Benjamaporn and Khunapas were charged with violating Emergency Decree From attending a rally at Ratchaprasong intersection on October 15 at Ratchaprasong intersection

Number 5 A 17-year-old young man has been charged with violating the provisions of The Emergency Decree included 4 charges from the gathering at Udom Suk Intersection on Nov.1 and the criminal case, Section 116, from the demonstration in Nonthaburi Province.

Number 6 A 16-year-old young man has been charged with Section 112 of a gathering at Silom Fashion Mob on 29 October.

Source: Lawyer Center / BBC Thai compile

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