Translated Memorandum: Expert Witness Statement on the Law  of Defamation Against the Monarchy  in Foreign Countries

Ronnakorn Bunmee

doi:10.54157/tls.274803

Translated Memorandum: Expert Witness Statement on the Law of Defamation Against the Monarchy in Foreign Countries

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Ronnakorn Bunmee Thammasat University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54157/tls.274803

Keywords:

Lèse-majesté, freedom of expression, inviolable status of the King, Constitutional Court

Abstract

The expert witness statement was requested by the Constitutional Court in the proceedings between Mr. Teerayut Suwankesorn (Petitioner) and Mr. Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of the Move Forward Party (First Respondent) and the Move Forward Party (Second Respondent). The proceedings concluded with Constitutional Court Judgment No. 3/2567. The statement is dated 8 December 2022. Translation by Ronnakorn Bunmee.

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31 July 2024

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2024): July Issue

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