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Constitutional Court rules three referenda are needed for charter rewrite
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- The Constitutional Court ruled that three referenda are mandatory for drafting a new constitution: one to decide on drafting, a second on its process and content, and a third to approve the final charter.
- The Court noted that the initial two referenda, concerning the decision to draft and its specifics, can be combined into a single plebiscite.
- Parliament has the authority to amend the Constitution but cannot permit the direct election of the constitution's drafters by the people.
- This ruling, requested by the parliament president, impacts a recent political agreement between the Bhumjaithai and People’s parties, which included constitutional amendments in exchange for support for the new prime minister.
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