Post by Soutpeel on Jun 6, 2016 17:23:32 GMT 7
PM calls for death penalty for rapists, stepped up fight against trafficking
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday ordered the legal community and judiciary to ensure that convicted rapists are sentenced to death.
"Foreign countries tackle rape cases by resorting to capital punishment," the prime minister said. "Is it possible in Thailand? The judicial sector must undertake this.''
Prayut added that he also wanted legislators to review the punishment of suspects who are accused of serious crimes, which if prosecuted will create far-reaching consequences for the public.
"Is it possible that we impose heavier punishment for offenders in serious crimes? Some offences carry only Bt1,000 to Bt2,000 fines. This is not right because the country has to spend resources in putting these cases through trial of hundreds of thousands to millions,'' he said.
Prayut made the remarks on the occasion of world Anti-Human Trafficking Day while presiding over an awards presentation ceremony for officials who have succeeded in prosecuting offenders in human trafficking cases.
www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/PM-calls-for-death-penalty-for-rapists-stepped-up--30287487.html
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Monday ordered the legal community and judiciary to ensure that convicted rapists are sentenced to death.
"Foreign countries tackle rape cases by resorting to capital punishment," the prime minister said. "Is it possible in Thailand? The judicial sector must undertake this.''
Prayut added that he also wanted legislators to review the punishment of suspects who are accused of serious crimes, which if prosecuted will create far-reaching consequences for the public.
"Is it possible that we impose heavier punishment for offenders in serious crimes? Some offences carry only Bt1,000 to Bt2,000 fines. This is not right because the country has to spend resources in putting these cases through trial of hundreds of thousands to millions,'' he said.
Prayut made the remarks on the occasion of world Anti-Human Trafficking Day while presiding over an awards presentation ceremony for officials who have succeeded in prosecuting offenders in human trafficking cases.
www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/PM-calls-for-death-penalty-for-rapists-stepped-up--30287487.html
