The advisor said the MPs have the privilege of protection that has not been dropped from the chair. But people were immediately disqualified from MPs

“Doctor Sukit” explained that MPs have the privilege of protection that has not been dropped from the chair.

On February 24, Dr. Sukit Atthopakorn, Advisor to the President of the House of Representatives, revealed that in the case of the status of MP under the 2017 Constitution, Section 98 (6) indicates the prohibited characteristics of the MPs regarding judgment. To imprisonment and to be detained by the warrant of the court means that if the MPs are sentenced to imprisonment And not receiving bail by being in detention will immediately terminate the MPs status But if getting bail Not confined The status of MPs is still in existence. However, Article 125 of the Constitution states that during the session of the Council prohibits arrest, detention or summons for MPs or Senators to investigate as a criminal charge. Unless permitted by the council in which that person is a member, it means that even though the court ruled that imprisonment But unable to imprison Because there are privileges of MPs being protected Making the status of MPs remain Because still in the council session But know that There are some MPs with a verdict that Was disqualified for five years to make this group MPs Must immediately vacate the MPs post as well