Election agency ‘obliged by law’ to seek Move Forward’s dissolution

Election agency 'obliged by law' to seek Move Forward's dissolution

MFP warns that breakdown will only lead to a further escalation of political turmoil.

Election agency 'obliged by law' to seek Move Forward's dissolution
Ittiporn Boonpracong, the head of the Election Commission. ( Bangkok Post image )

According to the EC president, the election commission was required by law to request a court order for the dissolution of the Move Forward Party ( MPF), or it might be held in violation of its duties.

On Wednesday, Ittiporn Boonpracong&nbsp denied says that another group had secretly ordered the main opposition party to punish them.

The legislation dictates the EC, according to the statement. We carry out the law’s requirements… Then, we might be prevented from carrying out our duties,” he said.

The EC on Tuesday universally requested the dissolution of the MFP following a ruling from the jury in January that the group had fought for the removal and modification of Segment 112 of the Criminal Code, also known as the der qualifications law. The magistrates of the court agreed that this was equivalent to an attempt to overthrow the democratic king.

The EC linked the MFP controversy to Section 92 of the natural laws governing political events. The Constitutional Court may be asked to break any political group that threatens the democratic king under the terms of the segment.

The EC chair stated on Wednesday that the EC may ask the court to revoke the rights of MFP campaign officials in violation of the Lese Majority Act. He claimed that the expulsion was capped at ten times.

Mr. Ittiporn stated that the EC’s formal request for the MFP’s dissolution may be ready for submission the following week. In addition, the EC may take into account whether the MFP had contravened other applicable laws.

Chaithawat Tulathon, the MFP leader, stated that his party had vigorously defend itself in Constitutional Court submissions.

He claimed that the group’s breakdown would certainly resolve any political issues. It was more than likely to cause political conflict to rise.