In the case of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra after 1 Sept. The Royal Gazette website published a royal pardon that reduced the sentence from a total of 8 years to only 1 year. Recently there has been news stating that The possibility of "suspension of punishment" being considered in the next step.
There is a report from the Ministry of Justice. Indicates the possibility of considering the "suspension" of Mr. Thaksin from the original 3 cases in which the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions has ruled, namely Case 1, offenses in the performance of official duties. Set a prison sentence of 3 years, case 2, offense against official position. Violations against the Act on Offenses of Employees in Organizations or Government Agencies Set a prison sentence of 2 years, where case 1 and case 2 count overlapping sentences, including a prison sentence of 3 years, with the highest penalty being counted instead. And case 3 is an offense against official position. Conflict between personal and public interests Imposing a prison sentence of 5 years, totaling a prison sentence of 8 years.
When a royal pardon was granted, the total sentence was reduced to only one year. This means that Mr. Thaksin has only 1 year remaining in prison. After that, he may have to look at the Department of Corrections regulations regarding the criteria and methods for classifying prisoners' characteristics and separating them into prison. Promotion or demotion of prisoners is strictly prohibited. Reducing prison sentences and suspending punishment in 2016, but of course in the case of Mr. Thaksin Due to returning to Thailand during the 1 year threshold period, there will be 3 fines for a penalty not exceeding 3 years.
which will happen in August Make Mr. Thaksin From being a middle-class prisoner Therefore was automatically adjusted to be a high-ranking prisoner. However, if any inmate enters the prison in September It will cause the prisoner to have to be upgraded in December.
by the issues that are discussed The issue of royal pardons on various important days Either Father's Day or Mother's Day. It is a matter of royal power. It cannot be clearly confirmed that on various important days there will be a royal pardon. Whether or not the royal pardon was granted or not was a matter of royal prerogative that could not be interfered with.
However, there will be issues regarding the age of prisoners, such as in the case of elderly prisoners. connected with disease There will be a part in being considered for a suspended sentence. which the prison The prison commander will inspect the criteria to see which high-ranking prisoners are eligible for a suspended sentence. and report to the Director-General of the Department of Corrections to propose to the committee Consider and decide on the suspension of punishment and consider giving approval. and propose to the Minister for consideration and approval Finally, prisoners will be informed.
In the past, there have been many famous people who received suspended sentences and came out to live on the outside. Just have to strictly comply with reporting to the Probation Department, such as the case of Mr. Yongyut Wichaidit, former Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, the case of Mr. Plodprasop Suraswadi, etc. In addition, some people may wear EM bracelets for a while. But if the committee sees that the report is normal There was no escape behavior. It will allow you to remove the EM bracelet.
This is considered a normal criteria for prisoners who meet the criteria for a suspended sentence, such as being a high-ranking prisoner. Never behaved incorrectly or while in prison have good behavior, which the prison will offer to notify inmates that they meet the said criteria. In addition, during the suspension of sentence Inmates can live in any area. But most often there are conditions: do not commit crimes or commit crimes while on probation. In the case of Mr. Thaksin The committee may set conditions as well. As for the matter of limiting the radius of kilometers, It depends on the individual. Because some people may be subject to conditions that are limited to only Bangkok and the surrounding area. If they go to other provinces, they must notify for permission. However, the suspension of sentence will be the responsibility of the Probation Department. and when the suspension process ends Therefore proceed to report to the court. Then enter the process of releasing according to the date and time Because the case is considered to be over.
Source: Thai News Agency