Legal Rights Center Confirms Citizens' Right to Assemble and File Complaints

Feb 10, 69 - The Human Rights Lawyers Center issued a statement confirming the freedom of assembly and the right to file complaints against government agencies. Following the Election Commission's general election on February 8, citizens in multiple areas have raised doubts about the election's transparency. National Police Office data from February 10 indicates 17 complaints across 15 provinces, leading to demands for vote recounting in areas like Chonburi District 1 and Mahasarakham District 1. The Human Rights Lawyers Center, an organization providing legal assistance to citizens exercising political freedom, confirmed three key points: 1) Citizens have the right to file complaints with government agencies and receive prompt responses under Constitutional Article 41(2), 2) Citizens have the right to peaceful, unarmed assembly as guaranteed by Constitutional Article 44 and Public Assembly Act, and 3) The National Police have a duty to ensure safety and facilitate peaceful assemblies while avoiding excessive monitoring of individuals.