The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) issued the 37th announcement, granting authority to the Military Court to be able to intervene in all kinds of cases.
"If a case is composed of several connected actions, each of which taken singly would not be within the purview of a military court, they may be tried (collectively) in a military court."” read the announcement signed by Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha..
The NCPO earlier on Sunday granted authority to the Military Court to prosecute all crimes in violation of Article 107 through 118, including 112 lese majeste law and offences related to national security.
Critics say the announcement is aimed at having cases related to publishing comments on the Internet, under the Computer Crimes Act to be prosecuted under the Military Court.
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