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The latest development in former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's detention saga is attracting attention as a House committee conducts a thorough investigation into allegations of special treatment during his hospital stay.
This week, the committee on state security and related affairs, led by Rangsiman Rome, will convene to probe the assertions. This move comes in response to a National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) report, which casts doubt on the legalities governing inmate medical transfers.
According to the NHRC report, the regulation warrants reform, highlighting its capacity for misuse. Initially penned by then Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin, the rule facilitates inmate transfers without stringent oversight, leveraging the discretion of the Corrections Department.
Thaksin's case typifies this concern, as his release for medical reasons extended beyond the standard 120 days, raising eyebrows about the preferential assessment conducted by ex-corrections officials.
Adding to the scrutiny, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is also delving into the matter. Thaksin's return to Thailand in August 2022, following a 15-year self-exile, led to him being sentenced to prison for eight years initially, later lowered to one year.
His admission to the Police General Hospital followed his report to the Supreme Court and subsequent transfer due to allegedly serious health conditions.
This background paints a broader picture of perceived inequities within justice administration, pushing calls for system reform.
Expected to give testimony at the committee meeting are key figures involved in this case, including high-ranking police officers and medical officials, aimed at ensuring clarity and transparency around Thaksin's hospitalisation period.
The committee's findings could be pivotal to shaping reform and ensuring equal treatment within the justice system, reported Bangkok Post.
-- 2024-11-04
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