Desk Review of the 29 March 2016 Draft Constitution for Referendum and the Referendum Act of Thailand
The objective of the desk review of the draft Constitution and the Referendum Act of Thailand was to enhance knowledge about these laws, provide a thorough assessment of their provisions in regard of international and regional standards and obligations, and analyse whether the draft Constitution protects and promote Human Rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in international human rights instruments. The new draft constitution should also be considered in relation to the existing 2007 Constitution and interim Constitution, and how the institutional balance will be guaranteed.
