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Thailand’s Military Hands Jurisdiction of Lese Majeste Cases and other Offences Back to Civilian Courts
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BANGKOK – Thailand’s Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan ocha, Monday ordered the end of Military Court’s jurisdiction over lese majeste case and other offences, handing them back to the civilian Court of Justice.
Under the article 44 of the provisional charters, crimes concerning security matters taking place from Monday on ward would be prosecuted in the court of justice, the order says.
“This decision is to show the UPR panel that the junta has made attempts to address the human rights concerns expressed earlier this year,” he told Reuters.
Thailand defended its human rights record in front of the Human Rights Council in May this year after some member states noted what they saw as a deteriorating rights situation.