MGR Online – Lt. Director-General of the Department of Corrections reveals that he is in the process of determining guidelines for detention outside prisons but will rush to complete them quickly. As for Thaksin, he meets the criteria. An appropriate location must be considered.
From the case of Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister, in his capacity as the former Minister of Justice, referring to Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister and a detainee. Meets the criteria according to Corrections Act 2017 on regulations for detention outside prisons Because the sentence is less than 1 year and is not a person in the network of things that are scary to society. But it is a punishment that does not pose a threat to society.
Today (20 Dec.) Mr. Sahakarn Petchanarin, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice Acting Director-General of the Department of Corrections Referring to such cases, the correctional institution must first set guidelines and guidelines. Which has not yet been released and is in the process of being processed because there are details to be considered but will be expedited as quickly as possible. Because there are sick, disabled prisoners, and elderly prisoners It can be seen that there is no risk of repeat offenses awaiting the use of this regulation as well. The duration depends on the situation and information gathered because there is a working group to investigate. It cannot be determined whether it will be in time before the new year or not.
Mr. Sahakarn said that if the case meets the criteria, “Thaksin” will continue to stay at home or in the hospital. You have to look at the steps in the ministry chapter. Regulations because there are many places depends on each person. The working group will consider which places are suitable for that person. The word “suitable” means that the places that support them are ready for activities. Able to act according to the conditions and is in a correctional facility where they can be supervised It is not far from the prison and the officers can easily find it.
The reporter asked whether “Thaksin” would be the first group of suspects to use the regulations for confinement outside prison. Mr. Sahakarn revealed that he could not predict because prisons across the country must go through the process of selecting and considering inmates who have qualifications and meet the criteria. Before submitting a list of names to the working group according to the procedures As for the first set of suspects, when will they be able to use the said regulations? We cannot say yet because the criteria and qualifications have not yet been announced. The number of inmates who are under the conditions is in the tens of thousands, but we must also look at other aspects of readiness, such as detention facilities. The readiness of the prisoners Readiness for what must be determined according to the guidelines Various risks, etc.
The reporter asked if in the case of poor or rich people using this regulation depending on whether the house has an air-conditioned room, is this a disparity? Mr. Sahakarn further revealed that he thinks that in this matter, poor people should have more opportunities. Because in the past, there were usually more people who were not wealthy and had illnesses, disabilities, or old age who deserved to be considered for detention outside of prison. And the working group did not specifically specify confinement at home. But it could be a foundation, a temple, a religious place, or a relative’s house. or a nursing home. However, once released from prison, the inmate is still under the supervision of the correctional department and under the judgment of the court. Therefore, there must be no risk. Do not allow anyone to escape or repeat the incident. Foreign countries including Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and England have been doing it for a long time.
2023-12-20 07:36:00
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