Thai activist jailed for thirty four years over monarchy criticism
Published 18h ago · Latest report 4h ago · Court ruling
Affects Thailand · Covered in 2 countries
A Thai activist received a 34-year prison sentence for criticising the monarchy.
A court in Thailand has sentenced an activist to over 34 years in prison for violating the country's strict lèse-majesté laws. The prosecution follows a wave of legal actions under legislation protecting the monarchy from criticism. Hundreds of individuals have faced similar charges in recent years.
- The legislationThailand has prosecuted 294 individuals under the strict monarchy protection statute since 2020.
- The sentencesPrison terms handed down under the royal insult law have reached as high as 50 years.
Why it matters
Thailand enforces some of the strictest laws in the world regarding the defamation or criticism of its royal family. The legislation has drawn significant international scrutiny over freedom of expression and political dissent.
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A Thai activist has been sentenced to more than 34 years in prison under the country's lèse-majesté law, bringing the total number of prosecuted individuals to nearly 300 since 2020.
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- BBC NewsHe questioned Thailand's monarchy dressed as Harry Potter. Now he's in jail for 34 years4h ago · open ↗
- CNAThailand extends activist's jail term to more than 34 years18h ago · open ↗
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