Charter drafters urged to consider NRC's proposal
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Amphon Jindawatthana, chairman of the National Reform Council (NRC)'s Social Reform Committee said yesterday that the Constitution Drafting Committee (CDC) should consider the seven issues put forward by NRC's social-reform committee, which includes exten
The six other proposals include ensuring there are at least three women to every 10 men at state agencies; recognising the legal rights of communities and ensuring they protect natural resources and environment; expanding the rights of workers and allowing for specific cultural zones; and developing civic duty. The proposals also included granting maternity leave to both parents, building a society where people respect each other’s rights, and introducing measures to eradicate corruption. Amphon said all positive points in the last charter should be brought back.
