Bangkok: Today's crisis management focuses on the issue of sexual abuse cases. Over the past year, more than 2,000 such cases have occurred, but at least 70% have expired due to the statute of limitations, negatively impacting victims. The main reason is that victims report crimes too late, failing to meet the 90-day deadline.
According to Thai News Agency, the issue of the statute of limitations expiring in sexual abuse cases remains a significant challenge. Victims often face difficulties in reporting crimes promptly due to various personal and societal factors. This delay often results in the expiration of the statute of limitations, which is currently set at 90 days, thereby hindering the pursuit of justice.
Efforts are being made to address this issue by raising awareness about the importance of timely reporting and considering potential reforms to the existing legal framework. These measures aim to provide victims with more time to come forward and ensure that justice can be served without the constraint of a stringent deadline.