MGR Online – “Executive Director of DSI” signs order accepting special case of “Uncle Biak” being tortured by government officials. Absence and disappearance can be considered an offense under Section 31 of the Act.
Today (January 24), Deputy Director General of the Department of Special Investigations (DSI), Police Lt. Col. Yudhana Pretham, will act as the Director General of the Department of Special Investigations, reporters said today (January 24). Signed Order YT 0853/260 dated January 24, 2024 Subject: Mr. Notice of hearing in Banya Kongsengam or Mama Biak case.
Mr. with Special Investigation Department. Banya Kongsengkam or Mama Biak is under investigation. A case has been registered illegally by the police. Criminalized under Torture and Disappearance Prevention and Suppression Act 2023 (Inquiry No 11/2024)
In this regard, the Special Investigation Department will treat this matter as a special case. To carry out investigation under the provisions of Section 31 of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act BE 2022
In addition, according to the Act, the Legislature and the Government have assigned the Special Investigation Department to investigate and investigate crimes without deviating from the Act. But in the absence of a structure, it will be assigned to the Department of Justice. Take responsibility and move on first.
The reporter added that the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act 2022, Section 4, Proceedings, Section 31 in Bangkok and other provinces. In addition to the investigating officers under the Criminal Procedure Code, the senior administrative staff shall have the status of a District Secretary under the Provincial Administrative Department or equivalent. And further as the Special Prosecution and Prosecution Investigating Officer of the Ministry of Home Affairs, he has the power to investigate and take responsibility under the Criminal Procedure Code. and offenses under this Act and other related offences.
In a case where Special Prosecution Investigators investigate any offense under this Act, the case shall be a special case under the Special Prosecution Act.
Let the person in charge investigate during the investigation by an agency other than the public prosecutor. Inform the lawyer of the cause of the case. To immediately inspect or supervise the investigation
In case of uncertainty, any local investigator or agency responsible investigating officer, the Attorney General or his designee, will make the final decision.
If the offender under this Act is a public official under the Organic Law on Prevention and Suppression of Corruption. and the duties and powers of the National Anti-Corruption Commission shall be subject to the investigating officer responsible for proceeding under this Act. and inform the National Anti-Corruption Commission