Australian writer 'victim of political conflict'

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Updated January 23, 2009 13:15:07

A prominent human rights lawyer says Australian writer Harry Nicolaides appears to have been an unfortunate victim of Thailand's political conflict. The 41 year old Australian has been jailed for three years after being found guilty this week of insulting the Thai Monarchy. Human rights lawyer, Somchai Homlaor, says insulting the monarchy is an offence that's used too often as a political weapon in Thailand.

Presenter: Ron Corben
Speaker: Human rights lawyer, Somchai Homlaor

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