Asian Legal Resource Centre, Hong Kong The government of Thailand claims to adhere to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and have in place a constitution that protects […]
Month: June 2006
What really happens to witnesses in Thailand? Some cases
Protection or harassment? Angkhana Neelaphaijit Angkhana Neelaphaijit was given two months of protection by the Metropolitan Police Bureau, organised by the Witness Protection Office Angkhana Neelaphaijit is the wife of […]
Protecting witnesses or perverting justice in Thailand
Asian Legal Resource Centre, Hong Kong Witnesses are very important to any criminal justice system. A lot of weight is placed on witness testimonies, particularly in Asian jurisdictions. In many […]
Introduction: Protecting witnesses or perverting justice
Editorial board, article 2 Protecting witnesses or perverting justice in Thailand is the first in a series of occasional studies planned by the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC) aimed at […]
Foreword: The importance of protecting witnesses
Basil Fernando, Executive Director, Asian Legal Resource Centre, Hong Kong Without witness protection there can be no fight against impunity. Without witness protection, victims of human rights abuses who complain […]
Appendix IV: Selected appeals issued by the AHRC
UP-45-2005: THAILAND: Wife of missing human rights lawyer intimidated Update on Urgent Appeal 19 April 2005 [RE: FA-06-2004: THAILAND: A human rights lawyer Mr. Somchai Neelaphaijit missing; UA-94-2004: THAILAND: Severe […]
Appendix II: Hong Kong Witness Protection Ordinance 2000
Witness Protection Ordinance 2000 To provide for the establishment of a programme for the protection of certain witnesses and persons associated with witnesses. Enacted by the Legislative Council. 1. Short […]
Appendix I: Witness Protection Act BE 2546 (2003) of Thailand
[UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION] Witness Protection Act, B.E. 2546 Bhumibhol Adulyadej, Rex. Given on the 13th day of June B.E. 2546 (2003) Being the 58th year of the Present Reign His Majesty […]