Lawyer Aun petitions Ombudsman over Minister Ruttaphon

MGR Online•Politics•12d ago

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Lawyer Pattarapong Suphaksorn petitioned the Ombudsman to seek a Constitutional Court ruling on the ministerial qualifications of Minister Ruttaphon Naowarat.

•Pattarapong Suphaksorn (Lawyer Aun) submitted a petition to the Ombudsman on September 9.
•The petition requests the Constitutional Court to determine if Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon Naowarat's status as Minister of Justice has ended.
•The allegation involves the use of official power to obtain personal data from the Department of Corrections for political discredit.
•Lawyer Pattarapong Suphaksorn intends to file a complaint with the NACC regarding ethical standards.

Overview

•On September 9, Pattarapong Suphaksorn submitted a letter to the Ombudsman.
•Pattarapong Suphaksorn requested the Ombudsman to collect evidence and propose an opinion to the Constitutional Court.
•Pattarapong Suphaksorn alleges that Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon Naowarat used his position as Minister of Justice to obtain personal information from the Department of Corrections to discredit Pattarapong Suphaksorn.
•Pattarapong Suphaksorn has been monitoring political issues including Khao Kradong land and public walkways.
•Pattarapong Suphaksorn claims Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon Naowarat's actions violate Section 160 of the Constitution regarding honesty and ethical standards.
•Pattarapong Suphaksorn will petition the Constitutional Court directly if the Ombudsman does not act within 60 days.
•Pattarapong Suphaksorn plans to file a complaint with the NACC regarding ethical standard violations.

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Key Entities

Person

Pattarapong Suphaksorn(ภัทรพงศ์ ศุภักษร)

A lawyer also known as Lawyer Aun Buriram who petitioned the Ombudsman against the Minister of Justice.

Ruttaphon Naowarat(รุทธพล เนาวรัตน์)

The Minister of Justice and Pol. Lt. Gen. accused of using his position to access personal data for political reasons.

Organization

Ombudsman(ผู้ตรวจการแผ่นดิน)ℹ️

The body receiving the petition to forward a case to the Constitutional Court.

Constitutional Court(ศาลรัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The court requested to rule on the ministerial qualifications of Pol. Lt. Gen. Ruttaphon Naowarat.

Department of Corrections(กรมราชทัณฑ์)ℹ️

The agency from which personal data was allegedly obtained by the Minister of Justice.

NACC(ป.ป.ช.)

The body where Pattarapong Suphaksorn intends to file a complaint regarding ethical standards.

Place

Khao Kradong(เขากระโดง)

A location involving land issues monitored by Pattarapong Suphaksorn.

Law

Constitution(รัฐธรรมนูญ)ℹ️

The supreme law cited in sections 160, 170, and 213 regarding ministerial qualifications and petition processes.