Execution of Criminal Sentence imposed by Judgment: A Case Study of parole

Abstract

This thesis studies the release of convicts before the end of the sentence through the process of parole. The problem originated from the state policy of using long term imprisonment as a means to rehabilitate the offenders. Problems arise when the prisons are overcrowded and the correction department resorted to the earlier release of the convict through parole.  Prisoners with good behavior will be eligible for parole and will be released from prison before the completion of the sentence. Parole is used in order to convince the prisoners to behave well, to enforce prisoners’ discipline and to reduce prison overflow. As a result, prisoners usually never serve the full sentence as imposed by the sentencing court. However, the laws relating to parole of Thailand lacks systematic process and it was originally enacted purely for the management of correctional institutions. Rules and regulations are scattering which has made the practical way be complicated and creating confusion for the people concemed.

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อ่านออกเสียง

            Comparison with the facts and law in a foreign country on prisoner release before the end of the sentence by parole, such as in the United States and Japan this thesis finds that parole legislations are very clear and systematic. In those countries laws pertaining to parole are constantly revised so that the system is kept to date with current progress.  Parole laws of the United States and Japan have helped improved offenders behavior. Assist those released back into society to live a normal life in society by obtaining the cooperation of all parties and opens to the community and society to participate in the criminal justice system. 

            Therefore, in order to create a real impact on the use of parole in Thailand,  comparative study  of the law of parole in a foreign countries is necessary to devise a model for the application in developing suitable parole system in Thailand. It should be noted that all measures are intended to make the offender improve their habits and to modify behavior, becoming good citizen, and to live in society with happiness. Communities will be safe from crime. The measures also encourage communities and families to get involved in helping to improve and take care of the offender. Reduce crime in the Thai society as a result.

            In addition, the author suggested that systematic and elaborate law on parole system be enacted follow the Japanese model and office responsible for the supervision of inmates during parole until the time of its expiration must be assigned.