Attorney General's Office Launches Investigative Interviewing Learning Media

Matichon•General•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The Office of the Attorney General's Nitiwaj Institute launched new e-learning media for investigative interviewing, developed in collaboration with international partners.

•The Office of the Attorney General, through the Nitiwaj Institute, has launched new e-learning resources for investigative interviewing.
•This initiative aims to enhance the capabilities of prosecutors and align their work with human rights standards.
•The project was a collaboration with the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), UNODC, and the University of Oslo.
•The launch event on May 29 included representatives from various justice and law enforcement agencies.

Overview

•On May 29, the Nitiwaj Institute of the Office of the Attorney General launched e-learning media for investigative interviewing.
•The Nitiwaj Institute of the Office of the Attorney General partnered with TIJ, UNODC, and the University of Oslo to develop and translate the e-learning material.
•The e-learning media aims to enhance the capabilities of prosecutors and ensure their work aligns with human rights principles.
•The enactment of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act B.E. 2022 necessitates prosecutors understanding international standard interviewing practices.
•Nat Chai-dechsuriya, Ombudsman of the Attorney General's Office, stated that prosecutors must evaluate evidence credibility, especially witness testimony, for fair trial proceedings.
•Prosecutors nationwide, both in central and regional offices, will gain access to international standard knowledge, fostering confidence and adherence to professional and human rights standards.
•Representatives from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and the University of Oslo presented insights at the launch event.
•Panel discussions were held featuring legal professionals from the criminal prosecution, police, and military sectors to share practical experiences and challenges in applying international interviewing techniques in Thailand.

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Key Quotes

ชาติ ชัยเดชสุริยะ

"Prosecutors play a crucial role in case consideration and submission to court, needing to evaluate evidence quality and credibility before making any orders."

พนักงานอัยการมีบทบาทสำคัญในฐานะผู้รับผิดชอบในการพิจารณาสั่งคดีและนำคดีขึ้นสู่ศาล โดยจะต้องประเมินคุณภาพและความน่าเชื่อถือของพยานหลักฐานก่อนจะมีคำสั่งใดๆ

ชาติ ชัยเดชสุริยะ

"It is therefore essential to have profound knowledge of international standard interviewing practices for effective inspection, balancing, and protection of citizens' rights and freedoms."

จึงจำเป็นต้องมีความรู้ความเข้าใจในแนวปฏิบัติการซักถามตามมาตรฐานสากลอย่างลึกซึ้ง เพื่อให้สามารถปฏิบัติหน้าที่ตรวจสอบ ถ่วงดุล และคุ้มครองสิทธิเสรีภาพของประชาชนได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ

Key Entities

Organization

Office of the Attorney General(สำนักงานอัยการสูงสุด)ℹ️

The government agency responsible for prosecution in Thailand.

Nitiwaj Institute(สถาบันนิติวัชร์)

The training and development institute of the Office of the Attorney General.

Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ)(สถาบันเพื่อการยุติธรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

A partner organization involved in developing and translating the learning media.

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)(สำนักงานว่าด้วยยาเสพติดและอาชญากรรมแห่งสหประชาชาติ)ℹ️

A partner organization involved in developing and translating the learning media.

University of Oslo(มหาวิทยาลัยออสโล)ℹ️

A partner university involved in developing and translating the learning media.

Department of Special Investigation (DSI)(กรมสอบสวนคดีพิเศษ)ℹ️

An agency represented at the launch event to share perspectives.

Person

Nat Chai-dechsuriya(ชาติ ชัยเดชสุริยะ)

Ombudsman of the Attorney General's Office and co-chair of the event.

Ms. Delphine Schantz

Representative of UNODC for Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

Ms. Susanne Flølo

Representative from the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo.

Ms. Ellen Margarethe Hjelseth

Immigration focal point at the Royal Norwegian Embassy.

Dr. Pises Sa-aardyen(ดร.พิเศษ สอาดเย็น)

Director of the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ).

Dr. Ivar Fahsing

Associate Professor from the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights, University of Oslo, and an international expert in investigative interviewing.

Ms. Anna Giudice

Head of Access to Justice at UNODC, who presented an overview of the course.

Mrs. Santhanee Disyabutr(นางสันทนี ดิษยบุตร)

Expert Prosecutor, Special Prosecution Office, Criminal Case Office 1, a panelist sharing professional experience.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Kiattisak Janjana(พันตำรวจโท เกียรติศักดิ์ จันจะนะ)

Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Police Cadet Academy, a panelist sharing professional experience.

Wing Commander Supapas Kitawan(นาวาอากาศโท ศุภาภาส กิจวรรณ์)

Head of Discipline Section, Administration Division, Directorate of Personnel, Royal Thai Air Force, a panelist sharing professional experience.

Dr. Anuwan Wongpichet(ดร.อณูวรรณ วงศ์พิเชษฐ์)

Deputy Executive Director of the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ), who moderated the panel discussion.

Law

Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act B.E. 2022(พระราชบัญญัติป้องกันและปราบปรามการทรมานและการกระทำให้บุคคลสูญหาย พ.ศ. 2022)

Thai law requiring prosecutors to check arrests and detentions comply with legal standards.

Place

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The location where the event was held at the Thailand Institute of Justice.

Chaeng Watthana Road(ถนนแจ้งวัฒนะ)

The road where the Thailand Institute of Justice is located in Bangkok.