Public hearing for the evaluation of the achievement of the Organic Act on National Human Rights Commission of 2017

Abstract

The evaluation of the achievement of the Organic Act on the National Human Rights Commission of 2017 is a qualitative research method using data collection methods, including document research, interviews and focus groups. whose target group is 1) Persons directly related to the Organic Act on the National Human Rights Commission of 2017 2) Lawmakers Legislative agencies and 3) the general public to obtain complete information to support the evaluation of the achievement of the Organic Act on the National Human Rights Commission of 2017.

The results showed that the Constitutional Assembly Act on the National Human Rights Commission B.E. 2560 (2017) contained certain provisions that did not comply with the Paris Principles and hindered the implementation of the work of promoting, supporting and protecting human rights violations. In Section 1, it was found that the composition of the Nomination Committee and the nomination process of the National Human Rights Committee Complexity causes delays. Create inequality and unfairness In Category 2, it was found that There are provisions that deprive the National Human Rights Commission of its absolute independence in accordance with the aims of the Constitution and the Paris Principles. In particular, the duty to clarify and report facts in cases where the situation regarding human rights in Thailand is inaccurately and fairly reported in accordance with Article 26 (4) and Article 44 create an international image of acting on behalf of the Thai government. In addition, the lack of power to mediate, the power to refer matters to the Constitutional Court. Administrative courts and the power to sue in a court of law on behalf of the victims As a result, the duty to protect and protect human rights violations is limited and not as successful as it should be. CHAPTER 3 was found that the Office of the National Human Rights Commission has developed the organization to be international. fashionable Fast and convenient However, under budget constraints, it is not possible to develop technology and expand regional networks effectively. The penalty provisions in Section 4 are found to be appropriate, but there should be additional mandatory measures if government agencies do not cooperate in the investigation or fact-finding of the National Human Rights Commission.