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Party Of Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra To Choose New Candidate For Premier

The party of Thailand's billionaire ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra meets on Thursday to choose a candidate for prime minister, a day after the kingdom's top court dismissed incumbent premier Srettha Thavisin over an ethics violation.

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Srettha dismissed as PM

Srettha dismissed as PM

The Constitutional Court has found Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin guilty of a gross violation of ethics for appointing ex-convict Pichit Chuenban as a cabinet minister. The ruling resulted in Mr Srettha being dismissed after less than a year in office.

Thai Court Sacks PM Over Ethics Case

Thai Court Sacks PM Over Ethics Case

Thailand's Constitutional Court sacked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday, branding him dishonest in a ruling in an ethics case that throws the kingdom into fresh political turmoil.

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Thai court sacks PM Srettha for appointing minister with criminal conviction

Thailand's Constitutional Court on Wednesday removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office after he was accused by former senators of breaching ethics rules by appointing a lawyer with a criminal conviction to his cabinet. The Thai parliament is set to vote for Srettha's replacement this Friday.

All Move Forward MPs move to new party

All 143 members of parliament from the court-dissolved Move Forward Party (MFP) joined their new political home on Friday, with the main opposition

Disbanded Thai Opposition Party Relaunches Under New Name, Leader

Thailand's main opposition party relaunched on Friday with a new name and leader, after its old version won the popular vote in last year's elections but was forced by a court to disband this week.

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Court dissolves Move Forward Party

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday disbanded the Move Forward Party (MFP) and banned its executives for 10 years.

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Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but failed to take power

Thai court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party, which won election but failed to take power

A court in Thailand has ordered the dissolution of the progressive Move Forward Party, which won national elections in 2023, saying it violated the constitution by proposing an amendment of a law against defaming the country’s royal family

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Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms

Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms

Thailand’s Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform.

Slovakia's top court approves key parts of a contentious amendment of the penal code

Slovakia's top court approves key parts of a contentious amendment of the penal code

Slovakia’s highest legal authority has ruled that key provisions of a contentious amendment of the penal code drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico are in line with the country's constitution

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Thaksin bailed as Thai courts embark on series of politically charged cases

Thaksin bailed as Thai courts embark on series of politically charged cases

Indictment of former PM, hearings against progressive parties, seen driven by rivalry with conservative establishment.

Former Thai PM Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as court cases stir political woes

Former Thai PM Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as court cases stir political woes

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted on a charge of defaming the country’s monarchy in one of several court cases that have rattled Thai politics

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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms

Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms

The closely-controlled process to choose a new Senate is under scrutiny after some alleged it was unlawful.

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Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics

Cases involving the prime minister as well as the leading opposition party are due to be heard on Tuesday.

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Georgian group says it will take controversial media law to the constitutional court

A non-governmental organization in Georgia says it is preparing a lawsuit in the country’s constitutional court to challenge a law that critics say will stifle news media and independent organizations

Spain passes bill granting amnesty to Catalan secessionists

Act of pardon draws a line under political turmoil set off by secessionist drive, but could face further legal hurdles.

Jacob Zuma Criticizes Court And ANC Ahead Of Election

Former South African President Jacob Zuma criticizes court and ANC over election disqualification, raising concerns about the country's legal system and po...

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Why Zuma being barred from South Africa election won’t derail his support

Constitutional Court said ex-president is ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament over 2021 contempt of court conviction.

Jacob Zuma banned from running in South Africa's election

Former South African president Jacob Zuma has been barred from contesting in next week's elections, South Africa's top court ruled Monday.

South African court rules Zuma ‘not eligible’ to run for parliament

Constitutional Court says 2021 contempt of court conviction disqualifies former president for May 29 election.

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S.Africa's Top Court Hears Critical Zuma Election Case

South Africa's top court was hearing an appeal on Friday to have former president Jacob Zuma declared ineligible to stand for office in a politically charged legal showdown set to raise tensions before the tightest election in decades.

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Croatia Top Court Bars President From Becoming Next PM

Croatia's top court said on Friday that the country's president, who had campaigned to become prime minister ahead of this week's parliamentary election, could not head the new government.

Uganda’s Constitutional Court rejects petition against anti-gay law

Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023 imposes penalties of up to life in prison for consensual same-sex relations.

Former General Prabowo Subianto Wins Indonesian Presidential Election

Former special forces general Prabowo Subianto wins Indonesia's presidential election with 58.6% of votes, amidst challenges and controversy.

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