DEMOCRATIC and human rights groups have announced a challenge to the junta’s order against political activity at the Constitutional Court as they demand a return of freedom of expression and political assembly. ‘Takes precedence’“I don’t consider the NCPO’s order or announcement as a law since it was not scrutinised by many parties and approved by Parliament,” he said. “The NCPO’s order was made by a few people and discriminatorily enforced against people who have different political opinions from the junta. “The petition would make clear to us which one, an NCPO’s order or the Constitution, takes precedence,” added Sirawich. “It is the time for the junta to have to lift the political ban and let people enjoy their freedom,” he said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 09, 2017 18:12 UTC