Exasperated by criticism and calls for political accountability, the Prayut government is pushing a law to clip the wings of civil society. This is a travesty.
A strong civil society is essential for a healthy democracy. Yet instead of supporting civil society, the government has chosen to obstruct its operations. This reveals the government's tunnel vision and is a gross violation of the rights to freedom of assembly, association and expression.
By intruding into civil society activities and obstructing them with red tape and imposing strict state scrutiny, the government infringes on the right of citizens to organise and seek justice.
