Court comes under fire for bail refusal
Law experts unite for protest leaders
Some 126 law academics and legal experts have issued a statement condemning a court decision denying bail for protest leaders.
“We are of the strong opinion that a person’s right to bail is a crucial principle that the judicial institution — which has legal, social and humanitarian duties and is the final beacon of hope for the people — must uphold to support the basic rights and freedom of the people,” the statement said.
The 126 who signed the statement included academics from Chiang Mai, Thammasat, Chulalongkorn and Walailak universities, lawyers and human rights activists.
The behaviour of the four protest leaders: Parit Chiwarak, Arnon Nampa, Patiwat Saraiyaem and Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, clearly shows they are peaceful, are…
