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MFP Wins Final Extension To Deadline For Submitting Defence Papers In Dissolution Case

THAILAND

The Constitutional Court granted the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) a final extension to the deadline to submit defence papers in a case that may lead to the party's dissolution over the alleged breach of Thailand's strict lese-majeste law.

  • The apex court gave the MFP another 15 days (i.e. until June 2) to submit its arguments in writing, which was the third and final extension.
  • The Election Commission (EC) petitioned the top court to disband the MFP after the party was accused of trying to undermine the constitutional monarchy.

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