A suicide attempt by a judge in Thailand who accused his superiors of interfering with his verdicts has highlighted questions about judicial independence and fairness.
BANGKOK —
Khanakorn’s statement was reported to have been posted on his Facebook page, along with a short video of him with similar accusations. They could not be found there, however, after copies began circulating elsewhere.Court spokesman Suriyan Hongvilai told reporters Khanakorn’s action was due to personal stress, but several law experts suggested it supported allegations that the judiciary was open to manipulation.
In cases since 2006, supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and pro-democracy activists opposed to military interference in politics often believed they were unfairly targeted for prosecution by the courts, which are seen as allies of Thailand’s traditional royalist-military ruling establishment.
He also recounted that in an earlier case, he was pressured to ease the sentences against three soldiers involved in killing a civilian because he was told hey were carrying out their state duties.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Judy Garland was penniless, virtually homeless and making $100 a night in barsFrom prolonged drug abuse and severe depression that led to several suicide attempts - the Hollywood starlet's life was anything but glamorous
Read more »
Trump publicly asks China to probe Biden, even amid impeachment inquiryCalling on China, Trump again sought foreign help to investigate former vice-president and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son Hunter
Read more »
Trump publicly asks China to investigate Biden, even amid impeachment inquiryPresident Trump again invited foreign interference in a U.S. presidential election, publicly calling on China to investigate Democratic political rival Joe Biden
Read more »
Channing Smith's Family and Friends Want Justice'He didn’t deserve what he got, and there will be a change.' JusticeForChanning
Read more »