Reveals the draft amnesty for ‘Pheu Thai’, betting on ratings – without touching Section 112

Resolution of the MP meetingParty Thai Pheu The majority agreed on 29 October 2024 to proceed with the brewing process.Draft amnesty bill Without touching Section 110 and Section 112, this is a stance that is in line with the guidelines of the Pheu Thai Party. which has maintained the flag since the formation of the government After the general election in 2023, it is said that the constitution will be changed Section 1 and Section 2 will not be changed either.

It is a clear indication that it is “Pheu Thai Party” Institutional issues will not be brought into the fray of political conflict. Following the same direction as the Pheu Thai Party political alliance.

Even now, the House is involved.Draft amnesty bill There are already 4 documents awaiting consideration at the next parliamentary session, which opens on 12 December 2024.

Before the first 2 issues of “public sector” with “The People’s Party” Covers amnesty for criminal cases, Section 112

Two more letters from the Sang Ruam Thai Table Party and the Thai Teachers for the People Party. By establishing amnesty framework for 20 offences, it does not cover criminal cases under Section 112.

Check your perspectiveParty Thai Pheu Of course, the version must be displayed. The amnesty bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in order not to “fall out” of the coalition to resolve political conflicts that have existed for a long time since the end of this period. “Thai Party Rak Thai”

Although the resolution of the meeting of the House of Representatives on 24 October 2024 did not agree with views A special committee considering legislative guidelines to examine the Amnesty ActBy a vote of 270 to 152, with 5 voting and 1 abstaining.

But following the sound of the Pheu Thai Party MP Agreeing with the comments, it was found that there were many different voices, with the majority of 115 voting “agree” with sending the comments to the Cabinet.

11 votes “agree”, another 4 votes “abstain” and another 12 votes did not vote.

Pheu Thai Party members who voted against the party’s resolution are all active with the Red Shirts group. Some MPs voted against it because of that Accept democratic principles Some MPs also sit as committee members, so they cannot vote to overturn the report. A committee that can be a committee member.

For comments on the committee’s report sent to the Cabinet, the Office of the Judge, the Office of the Attorney General, and the Royal Thai Police. and the Department of Special Investigation For information or consideration.

In summary, let the Cabinet consider the report of the committee and accelerate the enactment of the amnesty law. and presentation to groups in various legal processes Although there is no amnesty yet Consider an order not to prosecute cases that are not in the public interest. or delay a trial Including allowing the court to consider granting bail pending consideration.

side Human Rights Lawyers Center Information reported on those charged under the Criminal Code.Section 112 of the Royal Thai Police on 24 November 2020 to date It has been found that at least 275 people have been charged for political expression and assembly under Section 112 in 307 cases.

while “Pae Thongtarn Shinawatra” The Prime Minister responded to the law. Amnesty Act not linked to Section 112

“Obviously, we must not touch Section 112 because this is something we have always emphasized. Since the formation of the government, we have emphasized this. All parties that join the government agree that there will be no friction in Sector 1 and Sector 2. This is clear,” Pae Thongthan said clearly.

Consistent with the comments in the committee report. “Chusak Sirinil” indicating that the cases under Section 110 and Section 112 “sensitive issue” It can lead to conflict. and he did not indicate whether it should be included in the amnesty law or not.

Even the comments in the committee were not approved by the House. because they don’t want to be tied to the government

while “Chusak Sirinil” The Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office said that The intention of the Pheu Thai Party is the opinion of the majority of MPs only, but must be discussed at the Pheu Thai Party Strategy Committee. Because there are still many steps.

however There are reports from the Pheu Thai Party. Describing the changes in the main content of the drafts of the Amnesty Act No. “Pheu Thai Party” caseDo not touch “Section 112 and Section 110” The legal department of the Pheu Thai Party will explain the main points, that is, to resolve political conflicts that have arisen from the political rallies of the People’s Alliance for Democracy in late 2005 to the political rallies after the 2014 coup.

with an emphasis on amnesty Events with political conflicts that are the main cases of violations Emergency order In cases where political gatherings are prohibited and the second case is a crime that violates traffic laws. and cleanliness, found that more than a few secondary lawsuits had been filed. Tens of thousands of small cases

The main thing is to focus on amnesty. Politically motivated offenses But the sensitive provisions, namely Section 110 and Section 112, have been removed.

In fact when preparing the Amnesty Act Thai Pheu Party Version Moving on to the agenda of the council, joining the other 4 items that were mentioned before.

It is enough to measure that Guidelines for voting in the House of Representatives All five figures are expected to be voted one by one when counting the votes that the government has more than the opposition parties .

The People’s Party version of the law and the version of the people’s division that provides amnesty Covering Section 112, is likely to be voted down and reversed in the middle of the House of Representatives in the first table- business, accepting the principles.

However, in the past Thailand has adopted countless political amnesty laws, most of them for the coup d’état. In second place came the amnesty for students after the events of 6 October 1976.

By Pheu Thai Party legal department Looking at amnesty for crimes related to leaders, including themselves “Thaksin Shinawatra” Will the former prime minister get amnesty or not? Let’s look at the meaning of the definition of amnesty. and the definition of amnesty

The draft Amnesty Act In the past, it was an important problem that was used by the masses outside the PDRC, led by Suthep Thaugsuban, the leader of the PDRC at the time, who encouraged opposition to the Yingluck government Shinawatra in late 2013. Until it led to a coup on. May 22, 2014

This lesson “Pheu Thai Party” It must be taken to prevent mistakes from being repeated. sister-government Until in the end he was asked to encourage opposition outside the parliament.

to make contentThai Pheu Party Version amnesty bill draftSo, they have to come out to support the current government. Move forward as smoothly as possible In the time to hold hands withconservative party So that there will be less obstacles to overthrow the government of Phae Thongthan Shinawatra.

and in effect, shifting the burden on victims of Section 112 cases out of political amnesty. It will inevitably affect the political popularity of the “Pheu Thai Party” as well.