-5release without having to search them. When the court rules that the temporary release is not
allowed, officials shall proceed in accordance with regulations. In this connection, the
Criminal Court has now provided specific room for the purpose. Nevertheless, as for
provincial courts, commuting to and from courts falls within the authority of police officers,
not of the Department. In addition, any escape or attack during commuting or while at courts
will affect the image of security within responsibility of agencies concerned. The Department
has, therefore, urged all prisons to coordinate with related authorities – both provincial courts
and the local police - to establish tight and safe control measures. For example, fetters and
handcuffs are to be checked for security prior to handing over persons in custody to police
officers. Commuting to and from courts shall be provided in suitable vehicles and with
suitable drivers. As for other measures, the instruction manual in taking persons in custody to
and from courts shall be followed.
2.6 For the recommendation related to separation of persons in custody, the
Department has legal guidelines in accordance with the recommendation, dividing people in
custody into female inmates, inmates under 25 years old and sentenced for the first time,
inmates convicted of life-threatening and physical offences, and inmates convicted of damage
to chattel, etc.
3. Resolutions of the NHRCT
The NHRCT at the 29th meeting of B.E. 2564 [2021] on the protection and standards
of human rights on 22 June B.E. 2564 [2021] acknowledged the results of the Department of
Corrections' implementation of the corrective measures and recommendations in the case. As
for the Department’s opinions in respect of the preparation of special lanes for persons in
custody to prevent photographing by the media that requires a budget and cooperation with
various agencies, such as Court of justice, Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Justice, the
NHRCT will discuss the matter with related authorities to systematically resolve it.