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Thai court rules Move Forward Party's bid to amend royal insult law is 'unlawful' | Video

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Thailand's Constitutional Court has ordered the Move Forward Party to cease its campaign to reform the country's royal insult law, describing it as "unconstitutional". The verdict could set a precedent for any future review of one of the world's strictest lese-majeste laws. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut explains the significance of the ruling for the opposition party.

Thailand's Constitutional Court has ordered the Move Forward Party to cease its campaign to reform the country's royal insult law, describing it as "unconstitutional". The verdict could set a precedent for any future review of one of the world's strictest lese-majeste laws. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut explains the significance of the ruling for the opposition party.

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