Lese majeste: Section 112 reform drive continues

Section 112 reform drive continues
Bangkok Post, February 5, 2012

The committee campaigning for the amendment of Section 112 of the Criminal Code on Sunday declared to continue with its drive by expanding its activities to various localities to promote understanding with the people and win their support.

Yukti Mukdawijitr, a lecturer of the faculty of social administration of Thammasat University representing the committee, said although many people have voiced disagreement to amending the lese majeste law and the issue has become a controversy in society, the committee would continue with its campaign.

The committee planned to set up campaigning networks and organise activities in various localities to hunt for signatures of people supporting the amendment.

He said Section 112 of the Criminal Code curtailed the people's fundamental rights under the constitution and was against a  democratic system under the monarchy.

Mr Yukti said the committee was open to opposing opinions.  "Intimidation of us in any form would be against the law because signing in support of an amendment to a law is a constitutional right," he added.