Parliament, Minister of Justice explains “Thaksin” is seriously ill and has been evaluated by a team of doctors. It is considered a special suspended sentence. “Natcha’ taunts all 70-year-old prisoners who can fill out a self-assessment form and send it to the Director-General, while Pheu Thai MPs gathered together to protest.
Reporters reported that The 20th Meeting of the House of Representatives, Second Annual Ordinary Session, with Mr. Padipat Santipada, First Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Chairing the meeting Agenda for considering the live question thread: Mr. Natcha Bunchai Insawat, MP for Bangkok, Kao Klai Party, asked questions about the regulations of the Department of Corrections, to which Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice, was the answerer.
Mr. Natcha said that the regulations for suspended sentences according to the Department of Corrections Act, B.E. 2017, including ministerial regulations and the announcement of the Department of Corrections 2021 that states that
the person receiving punishment must be a prisoner with good behavior. or have health problems received a special suspension of punishment Therefore, there is doubt that in the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister who received treatment in a police hospital for 180 days, not detention outside of prison How do you qualify for a suspended sentence?
Mr. Natcha questioned the process of suspending the sentence. How did the Director General select 8 prisoners from more than 200,000 people? Did someone nominate or choose arbitrarily? and the Minister of Justice must give approval. It is necessary to see the written document. Therefore, please bring the signature of the Minister to open for viewing. Moreover, the conditions of the suspended sentence That is, they must have 7 illnesses that are at risk of death if they remain in prison. or are over 70 years old and unable to help themselves But in the case of outsiders Each minister responded in a different way. Therefore, I would like to ask for cl
arification in the House of Representatives clearly. Don’t let society misunderstand you.
‘I will not ask about the details of the disease. But I want to know who is the ‘Angel Doctor’ who signed the certificate. A male prisoner with a serious illness was cured in 180 days and the next day he was able to return home. Then the next day, you can welcome guests from your home. The Minister of Justice knows this. Therefore, please answer in the House,’ Mr. Natcha said.
However, after Mr. Natcha finished asking the first question, Mr. Chaiwattana Tinarat, MP for Maha Sarakham, Pheu Thai Party, immediately stood up to protest and stated that the person who asked the question had mentioned the name of an outsider. and mentioning personal matters which is against regulations But the chairman of the meeting ruled that Mr. Natcha questioned the use of the law and the judicial process. I would like to stay on topic. Don’t talk about personal matters.
Later, Dr. Sriyada Palimaphan, party list MP for Pheu Thai Party, p
rotested that the person asking the topic expressed his opinion and used distorted rhetoric to cause misunderstandings. But the chairman of the meeting ruled that Still on topic
Even Mr. Wirot Lakkhanaadisorn, MP, list form of the Progressive Party rose said The decision of the President is final. But if the protesters continue to protest I asked the chairman to use his power to invite me out of the meeting room. which the president cut short And please continue to ask questions.
Pol.Col. Thawee responded to the topic saying that suspension of punishment in special cases The opinion of the Director-General of the Department of Corrections must be used. But it is still under the law and ministerial regulations. Then send the names to the Minister of Justice for consideration. As for the case of being sick, disabled or over 70 years of age, it is the responsibility of the commander of the Bangkok Remand Prison. Submit a name to the Director-General of the Department of Corrections. In this special case, there
were a total of 945 people suspended.
Pol. Col. Thawee explained Mr. Thaksin’s health condition that he must pass an evaluation by a doctor to score no more than 11 points, in which Mr. Thaksin’s case received a score lower than 11 points. Moreover, the law also stipulates that Individual health information It cannot be revealed to cause damage. And in any case, a person cannot rely on the power of other laws to reveal health information. The questions asked, he looked at everything. I saw that I liked it with reason.
Pol.Col. Thawee further explained that In evaluating the conditions of the suspended sentence There must be the opinion of at least 2 nursing professionals and the opinion of a doctor in the police hospital. and has operated correctly according to the law and had a form not consenting to disclose the illness sent to him by the patient The medical team giving their opinion was neutral. After finishing answering questions, Mr. Natcha said in conclusion: Today, the minister has clearly answered t
he criteria in the House of Representatives. Therefore, from now on, prisoners aged 70 years and over can request a form from the Department of Health. and self-assessment can be sent to the Minister Because there will be many prisoners who meet the criteria. If unable to proceed He then took the tape of this meeting and showed it to the Director-General. It is the policy of the Minister of Justice.
Source: Thai News Agency