Bangkok: Nikorn Chamnong, Secretary of the Special Committee on the Consideration of the Amnesty Act, voiced his concerns regarding the amnesty for offenses under Section 110 and Section 112, stating it would likely be unconstitutional and fail to pass as law.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Chamnong elaborated that Sections 110 and 112 involve politically sensitive cases, not merely primary or secondary legal issues. During his explanation, he emphasized that the committee had not reached a conclusion on whether to grant amnesty for these sections. Instead, they assessed the pros and cons, revealing significant disagreements among the members. The committee refrained from voting to avoid a decision that may not accurately represent the diverse views of its members.
Mr. Chamnong further detailed that the committee considered three different approaches concerning the amnesty for these sections: full agreement, disagreement, and conditional agreement. He personally opposes combining amnesty for Sections 11
0 and 112, aligning with the Chartthaipattana Party’s stance. He also highlighted the Constitutional Court’s ruling on Section 112 as a binding legal precedent, which could potentially lead to conflicts if disregarded.
“I believe that if a draft law is proposed and includes Section 112, it will not pass and will be accused of violating the constitution,” Mr. Chamnong stated. He stressed the sensitivity of Sections 110 and 112, reflecting the complex and divided opinions within the committee.