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PM looks to court to find way out of constitutional impasse

PM looks to court to find way out of constitutional impasse

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has urged the Constitution Court to provide a way out of the constitutional impasse, saying the country cannot move forward if the highest law is not amended to ensure justice, democratic principle and bring about intern

 

She was responding to the group of 40 Senators’ move to seek a Constitution Court ruling to suspend the amendment of Article 68 and Article 237 of the Constitution.
She said lawmakers had tried to amend the charter by establishing a charter drafting committee but the plan had hit an impasse. Thus they were now opting to amend the charter Article by Article, hoping it will offer a way out of the legal impasse.
With lawmakers exercising their rights to prevent charter amendment, the PM called on Parliament to discuss the issues and find a solution. She also pleaded against the move to block amendments, reasoning that the country cannot move forward.
“Thailand is preparing to enter Asean economic community. Many countries have revamped their laws to ensure that they meet democratic principles and the rule of law and this has helped create confidence in their countries. I believe every sector will help find a way out of the country’s legal impasse,’’ Yingluck said.
Asked about criticism that the ultimate aim is to amend the whole charter, the PM said the country’s legal system is equipped with a mechanism that allows objections. “Law makers have the rights to object or oppose certain moves. We can discuss details in committees as we live in a society that understands compromise,’’ she said.
Yingluck insisted that charter amendment is to serve the country not a particular group.
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