Bangkok: The Court of Appeals is reviewing the extradition case of “Sae Jinjiang” following a ruling by the Constitutional Court. A spokesperson for the Court of Justice confirmed that the Court of Appeals will now address the defendant’s objections after the Constitutional Court’s decision.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Suriyan Hongwilai, spokesman for the Court of Justice, explained to MCOT News that the Constitutional Court had unanimously determined that Sections 19 and 21 of the 2008 Extradition Act do not conflict with the Constitution. This decision was made in response to a petition from Mr. SHE Zhijiang, a Chinese suspect detained by Thai authorities and involved in ongoing extradition proceedings at the Court of Appeals. Mr. SHE Zhijiang had appealed a previous court ruling and claimed that the provision in question was unconstitutional.

During the trial, a party raised concerns about the constitutionality of the provision, prompting an immediate trial once the Constitutional Court had not previously addressed the issue. The petition was submitted to the Constitutional Court, which has now issued a ruling on the matter.

The summary of the ruling indicates that the law ensures a fair trial and does not unnecessarily limit rights. Consequently, the extradition proceedings for Mr. Sae Jinjiang to China will continue in the Court of Appeals.