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law-and-politics2 years ago

"Thai Queen's Car Blockade: Verdict Pending, Death Penalty Possible"

A Thai court is set to deliver a verdict in the case of five people accused of impeding the queen's motorcade during a pro-democracy march in 2020, an offense that could carry a death sentence. The defendants are the only ones charged with violating Article 110 of the Criminal Code, which prohibits acts that harm the liberty of the queen, the heir apparent, and the regent. The verdict comes at a time of growing debate about the role of the monarchy in Thai society and follows a recent election defeat for the ruling coalition.

via The Associated Press|
#criminal-code#law-and-politics#protests
politics2 years ago

Boebert Grills Witness on Public Urination in DC.

Republican Lauren Boebert fixated on whether a revised Washington DC criminal code would have decriminalised public urination during a US House hearing. The revision was meant to give the District of Columbia a first code update in 120 years, but it became subject to fierce debate over crime as a political issue. Democrats criticized the Republicans for wasting time on public urination instead of addressing serious concerns.

via The Guardian US|
#criminal-code#lauren-boebert#politics
politics2 years ago

Biden repeals controversial DC crime bill.

President Biden signed legislation nullifying the overhaul of the Washington, D.C., criminal code, which was blocked by the Senate earlier this month. The move was hailed by Republicans as a "major first step to restoring law and order in our nation’s capital city." This marks the first time since 1991 that Congress nullified the capital city’s laws through the disapproval process. The D.C. Council maintains that the city's criminal code is in need of reform, while Republicans argue that the overhaul treated violent criminals like victims and discarded the views of law enforcement.

via Fox News|
#biden#congress#criminal-code