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The Latest Breaking News from the Constitutional Court

The Constitutional Court has ruled that Pita Limjaroenrat, the former leader of the election-winning Move Forward Party, did not hold shares in a media business when he applied to run for office last year, and his MP status remains intact.

Bangkok Post

Thwarted Thai PM Candidate Faces Court Ruling That Could See Him Out As MP

Thwarted Thai prime minister candidate Pita Limjaroenrat whose party won the most seats in the last election will face a court ruling on Wednesday that could see the popular reformist disqualified as an MP. The 43-year-old led the progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) to win the most votes in last…

International Business Times

Turkey Court Again Says Jailed MP's Rights Violated

Turkey's top court on Thursday ordered the release of jailed lawmaker Can Atalay, ruling for the second time that his rights had been violated.

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Is Joko Widodo paving the way for a political dynasty in Indonesia?

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Guatemala Top Court To Congress: 'Guarantee' Arevalo Inauguration

The Constitutional Court said in a statement it had issued an order to "command Congress ... to guarantee the effective inauguration of all elected officials in the 2023 electoral process, in accordance with official rights and validation of results."

Latin Times

The professor, the general and the populist: meet the three candidates running for president in Indonesia

In just over two months, Indonesia will hold one of the biggest one-day elections anywhere on Earth. More than 200 million eligible voters will take part across Indonesia’s 6,000 inhabited islands – along with 1.75 million people in the diaspora – to elect a new president, vice president and members…

The Conversation

A twist in Indonesia's presidential election does not bode well for the country’s fragile democracy

On Valentine’s Day next year, Indonesia will go to the polls for its most important election in ten years.

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Indonesia top court rejects presidential age limit, clearing legal path for 72-year-old frontrunner

Indonesia’s top court rejected an effort to block presidential candidates who are over 70 or implicated in human rights abuses, clearing the legal path for a septuagenarian former general’s ultra-nationalist campaign

The Independent UK

Armenian president approves parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has approved the parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court in a move that has further strained the country’s ties with its old ally Russia

The Independent UK

New court documents show how Oscar Pistorius may have been wrongly denied parole over error

New court documents show Oscar Pistorius was eligible for parole in March under South African law

The Independent UK

Pita Limjaroenrat, leader of Thailand’s Move Forward Party, resigns

The 43-year-old steps down so party can name member to serve as parliament’s opposition leader.

Al Jazeera

Thailand's opposition Move Forward party to pick new leader as its embattled chief steps down

The head of the Move Forward party, which finished first in Thailand’s general election in May but was denied power by Parliament, has announced his resignation as its chief so the party can appoint a new member to serve as Parliament’s opposition leader

The Independent UK

Zuma prison case casts doubt on South Africa's medical parole law

The Constitutional Court order relating to a case involving former President Jacob Zuma has illuminated some of the flaws in the law governing medical parole in South Africa. This is despite amendments in 2012 to ensure equality before the law, uphold offenders’ rights to dignity and healthcare when they suffer…

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Catalan Politician’s Case Accepted By ECHR, Spain To Answer For Alleged Persecution

Spain to face European Court of Human Rights over alleged persecution of Catalan Parliament's Bureau

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Thai political deadlock drags on as vote for prime minister is delayed

Prolonged uncertainty is raising questions over stability in Thailand, which has seen two coups over the past 20 years.

The Conversation

South Africa's new Marriage Bill raises many thorny issues - a balancing act is needed

South Africa is changing its marriage law to recognise all types of intimate partnerships – irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, or religious, cultural and other beliefs.

Zenger

Sánchez-Puigdemont Negotiations: What Can Spain Offer Catalonia?

Experts weigh in on potential concessions as talks between Pedro Sánchez and Carles Puigdemont continue.

Bangkok Post

Pita petition decision on Aug 3

The Constitutional Court will consider next Thursday whether it will accept for deliberation a petition regarding the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat as prime minister, a source said.

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Bangkok Post

Ombudsman asks court to postpone PM vote

The Ombudsman on Monday asked the Constitutional Court to order the parliament to postpone the next vote for prime minister, and to rule on the rejected renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat.

The Independent UK

Guatemalans protest interference by court, prosecutors in August's second-round election

Hundreds of Guatemalans are protesting the interference by courts and prosecutors in August’s second-round presidential election

The Independent UK

Police, agents search party offices of Guatemalan presidential candidate

Guatemalan agents and police have raided the offices of the Seed Movement of presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo as part of an investigation into alleged wrongdoing in the party’s formation

Bangkok Post

Experts query Pita snub

Legal experts are questioning whether a parliament rejecting the renomination of Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister was constitutional.

Bangkok Post

Move Forward to renominate Pita for PM

The Move Forward Party (MFP) will renominate its leader Pita Limjaroenrat for prime minister even though a majority of both House representatives and senators rejected the renomination on Wednesday.

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Explainer: why was the winner of Thailand's election blocked from becoming prime minister?

The Thai parliamentary election was held over two months ago and yet, the country still has no prime minister or government. While much remains in flux, one thing appears certain – the popular reformist leader of the party that received the most votes in the election, Pita Limjaroenrat, will not…

The Independent UK

Guatemalan election observers' report cites interference from parties, justice system

Election observers from the Organization of American States say some Guatemalan political parties and other actors unnecessarily dragged the country’s June 25 elections into the courts in an attempt to ignore the will of the people

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