OPINION

Court protects state rights in Somchai case

News, John Draper, Published on 04/01/2016

» The recent decision of the Supreme Court to uphold a ruling of the appellate court that acquitted five police officers in connection with the disappearance of lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit epitomises the fact that the court has followed the old judicial principle that seeks to protect state rights and impunity, rather than the right of the victims and their families.