BMA, July 8 - A government spokesman reveals that the cabinet has resolved to review measures to detain instead of fines. To be consistent with the rule of law and human rights principles, granting a decree to amend relevant laws regarded as an urgent matter

Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, it was revealed that the government through the Cabinet has resolved to review the detention measures instead of fines. On July 5, 2023, the Cabinet jointly considered and resolved that detention instead of fines according to the Criminal Code It is a punitive measure that is inconsistent with the rule of law and human rights. The punishment of a fine is to enforce the property of the convicted person, but the confinement is to enforce the liberty of the convicted person. therefore cannot be substituted and if there is a penalty There are supporting measures to enforce the property of the convicted person. Including working in social services already It is appropriate to consider canceling the detention in lieu of fines under the Penal Code in order to be in line with the rule of law and human rights principles. and according to the guidelines for reforming the judicial process according to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand to create justice in society therefore resolved to assign the Office of the Council of State to consider amending the relevant laws. regarded as an urgent matter

“The government places importance on fairness according to the rule of law. and human rights principles There is a policy for relevant departments to inspect, analyze, and follow principles and accuracy. Including it should be in accordance with the appropriate situation. to maintain constitutional justice for justice in Thai society,” said Mr. Anucha.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency