Ministry of Justice, Corrections Committee Revealed that they are preparing to consider criteria for prisoners who meet the criteria to be detained outside of prison on January 11, with "Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong", Minister of Justice, as chairman, along with a committee totaling 17 people. Progress in issuing criteria for screening prisoners according to Department of Corrections regulations. Concerning procedures for detention in detention facilities, 2023, to consider prisoners who meet the criteria He was imprisoned outside the prison. News report from the Ministry of Justice Stated that on January 11, 2024, the Corrections Committee with Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice Chaired by a committee of 17 people, there will be a meeting to consider the draft criteria. Because in the past, Mr. Sahakarn Petchanarin, Director-General of the Department of Corrections Has signed the regulations It has been enforced since 6 Dec. 2023 and has been specified for the working group to screen. with the Deput y Director-General of the Department of Corrections overseeing The Division of Penology is the chairperson together with the directors of related departments of the Department of Corrections, a total of 8 people drafting the criteria. Prisoners who are being held outside of prison But until now the draft guidelines have not been completed. Despite previous efforts from the political side to press hard for the Department of Corrections to expedite the enforcement of the regulations. But the regular civil servants still haven't taken action and many people in the working group are feeling stressed. Afraid of being sued Therefore, there are no criteria yet. It will be submitted to the Board of Corrections for action. However, the Department of Corrections confirms that detention regulations outside of prisons are in accordance with international standards used in various countries. These standards do not mean that they are confined to homes or hospitals only. but must be imprisoned at home It was changed from a prison to a house, just like Aung San Suu Kyi, where people who want to visit must ask for permission first. Inmates must wear EM bracelets. so that the monitoring staff can follow up Can't go home comfortably, can't hold parties or party meetings at home. Must stay home 24 hours a day, cannot go out. Visitors must request permission first. which the former prime minister Will it meet the criteria or not? It's another matter. The source also mentioned the doubt that Why is detention outside of prison not considered by the court? This measure includes before entering prison. The court will order that you do not have to go to prison. But let him wear EM and be locked up at home. As for this matter, it is a preparation measure before releasing it. Motivate prisoners to behave well It is the power of the executive branch. that can issue criteria for administering penalties It is the principle of following the law. There must be a selection committee. This committee must have both the prison level and the departm ent level. which instead gives the authority of the Director-General There should be a ministry level, other departments such as the Medical Department, Probation Department. The Department of Local Administration, the Department of Mental Health, etc. came to help screen. It's not just correctional officers alone, to ensure transparency. and acceptance from society News reports reveal that in the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra who is still receiving treatment outside of prison at the Police Hospital for more than 120 days, which is the authority of the Director-General of the Department of Corrections to grant permission and present to the Minister of Justice for information, up to now it has exceeded 120 days, more than 10 times. Days later, there is still no signature submitted to the Ministry of Justice. Source: Thai News Agency