Those who broke law during political conflict could be pardoned, Prayut says
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha suggested Thursday that those breaking the law during political conflict could be pardoned if they agreed to pursue their cases in court.
“When they are sentenced to jail, there are regulations involving leniency. This starts [ranges] from remedy to amnesty. This will be further discussed. There must be a mechanism to deal with this,” he said.
He also denied that his government had given anyone preferential treatment, saying offenders should all submit to the judicial process.
Some politicians and protest leaders face criminal charges resulting from the political conflict over the past decade. Many of them have fled the country, including former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Prayut said his government was now in the second stage of its reform project, which includes a strategy for the country for the next 20 years.
“The plan must be clearly written on reducing inequality and creating fairness,” he said.
