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Royal defamation rulings reach 100
Published on 31/10/2023
» The courts have handed down 100 rulings, including 79 convictions, in royal defamation cases since the use of Section 112 of the Criminal Code was revived two years ago, rights groups said on Tuesday.
Activist lawyer Arnon denied bail again
Published on 17/10/2023
» Human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa, who is appealing a four-year sentence for royal defamation, has had a second request for bail denied, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals
Published on 08/10/2023
» The Supreme Court in military-ruled Myanmar has rejected appeals against six corruption convictions for the jailed former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to media reports.
Lawyer jailed for lese-majeste denied bail
Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2023
» The Court of Appeal has denied a bail request from prominent activist and lawyer Arnon Nampa, who is appealing his four-year sentence for violating Section 112 of the Criminal Code, the lese-majeste law.
Clooney Foundation honours Thai activist lawyers
News, Published on 30/09/2023
» Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) has received an award from the Clooney Foundation for Justice for its work on behalf of democracy activists and others facing legal harassment and persecution.
Activist who called for monarchy reforms sentenced to 4 years
Published on 26/09/2023
» Arnon Nampa, a prominent activist and lawyer who made headlines by openly calling for reform of the monarchy, was sentenced on Tuesday to four years in prison for royal insults, a judge and his lawyer said.
Malaysian PM’s reform agenda in jeopardy
Published on 16/09/2023
» KUALA LUMPUR: A string of dropped corruption cases in Malaysia has raised questions over Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s commitment to fighting graft.
Hunger striker taken to Thammasat hospital
Published on 06/09/2023
» A woman convicted of royal defamation has been transferred to Thammasat University Hospital after her condition worsened on the 16th day of her hunger strike to protest against the refusal of bail.
Proud Boys leader jailed for 17 years over US Capitol attack
AFP, Published on 01/09/2023
» WASHINGTON - Two senior members of the Proud Boys militia were handed hefty prison sentences Thursday for their role in the 2021 assault on the US Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump.
Hunger striker admitted to prison hospital
Published on 30/08/2023
» A woman convicted of royal defamation has been admitted to the Correctional Hospital with exhaustion on the 10th day of her hunger strike, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).