“Many people with dissidence against the coup or the said government have been arbitrarily detained, prosecuted by the government’s order and brought to the military court,” Amnesty said. “These [acts] are very inconsistent with international laws and human-rights standards.”Amnesty also called for the revocation and amendment of Thai laws in ways that would not infringe people’s rights. They were accused of allegedly breaking the junta’s ban against political gatherings of five or more people, and of violating the Public Assembly Act. Although now released on bail or without conditions, they will still face prosecution. While conviction under the Public Assembly Act carries a maximum penalty of a year’s imprisonment, Article 116 of the Criminal Code allows for wrongdoers to receive as much as seven years in jail.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 19, 2018 12:22 UTC