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House urged to support law to end torture

Partial enforcement ‘unconstitutional’

Rights activists campaign in front of parliament in September 2021 to pressure the House of Representatives to read drafts of bills on torture and forced disappearances.(Photo:
Chanat Katanyu)

Human rights groups are calling on the House of Representatives to vote against an executive decree postponing the enforcement of key provisions of the law against torture and enforced disappearance, saying the delay is a violation of the constitution.

A special House meeting will be held on Tuesday, the last day of parliament, to consider the decree following a consensus between government and opposition whips that debate is urgently needed.

On Feb 19, the cabinet…

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