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Love, marriage and the law
Spectrum, Published on 31/05/2015
» Love is a many-splendoured thing, as the old song goes. But like any other splendoured thing, once the government gets involved it becomes complicated.
Arrested development
Spectrum, Published on 05/04/2015
» Being arrested in any jurisdiction can be a horrendous experience. For a foreigner in Thailand, this is especially so. The language and cultural differences can be particularly challenging. That being said, the rights of the accused here are much like the rights of an accused person in most Western countries. The right to contact a friend or relative and notify them of the situation, the right to remain silent, the right to medical attention and the right to an attorney. I once met a criminal lawyer from Florida who had printed on the back of his business card: You have the right to remain silent, use it!