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Explain the reasons for withdrawing draft KM 2, fearing that it will violate the constitution.

Parliament, "Chusak" stated that if Thaksin's suggestions cannot be used, this country will be strange. Explaining the reason for postponing the joint parliamentary meeting tomorrow, withdrawing two drafts of the Emergency Decree, concerned that it conflicts with the spirit of the Constitution. I would like to bring it back and study the details carefully first. Mr. Chusak Sirinil, Deputy Leader of the Pheu Thai Party Referring to the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister, receiving a suspended sentence. And may political opinions affect the image of the government or not? Political opinions are a matter of political rights. There is no law to prevent anyone from expressing their political views. It is the freedom of the general public. The Constitution or any law does not prohibit it. Only certain types of laws prohibit qualifications for holding political positions or running for election. As for if the Pheu Thai Party were to use Mr. Thaksin's opinions or suggestions, would they have any effect? ??Mr. Chusak said there was nothing forbidden. In the past, there were people who complained about the Pheu Thai Party being taken over. Mr. Thaksin also has an opinion. There wasn't any problem. The party used its opinions and suggestions. Whose opinions do we use? And in the end, if someone says it's illegal I think this country is strange. Mr. Chusak mentioned the case of withdrawing the draft organic law on prevention and suppression of corruption. and the draft Constitutional Act on Criminal Procedure for Persons Holding Political Positions that, upon careful consideration, there are considerable problems. Because many independent organizations somewhat disagree with the content. Especially the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which is the owner of the draft law that the Constitution requires the NACC to regulate. It is the only organization that can file lawsuits against politicians that will be filed with the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions. What is written in Section 235, if the injured person can be sued, it may be contrary to the intent of the Constitution. From the meaning of the NACC resolution, it is recommended that if the draft law is successful, it must be forwarded to the NACC for consideration as specified by the Constitution. When the NACC deems that it violates the constitution It will be sent to the Constitutional Court for another interpretation. 'While the opinion of the Attorney General's Office suggests that victims can request to be co-plaintiffs with prosecutors, But I don't agree with letting the injured person sue. Because it would also go against the intent of the Constitution. If pushed further, it will be a problem with regard to the constitutionality. Therefore, the best way is to withdraw the matter first. To study the details thoroughly and carefully By considering all matters on which various organizations give opinions and suggestions so that when presented there will not be a problem. And how to write laws so that they do not violate the Constitution? But that doesn't mean cancel or not take action. Because this matter has always been a proposed policy that there must be a solution,' Mr. Chusak said. Source: Thai News Agency