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Debate on torture decree adjourned, House prorogued

A “missing” placard raised during an event on March 11, 2016 marking the 12th anniversary of the disappearance of human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit. The event was attended by representatives of Thai and foreign human rights organisations, including Amnesty International. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

The House debate on an executive decree postponing the enforcement of key provisions of the law against torture and enforced disappearance was adjourned on Tuesday after a group of MPs petitioned the Constitutional Court to rule its legality.

A special House meeting had been called Tuesday, when MPs were scheduled to vote on the decree.

It was the last day of sitting for the current parliament, with a dissolution expected in March…

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