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fairness and the interest of the country as a whole. A state agency shall provide information or
facts concerning the human rights situation in relation to its duties and powers to the
Commission as requested and the provisions of Section 35 (1) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
Section 41. The Commission shall prepare a plan of actions to be taken in accordance
with Section 40 to ensure that the performance of duties in each circumstance is carried out
without delay and completed within the prescribed time frame.
Section 42. In case where the Commission deems that to redress the problem or
prevent recurrence of similar violation of human rights, it is necessary to specify a measure or
guideline for the promotion and protection of human rights, including an amendment and
improvement of any law, rule, regulation, or order to ensure its compliance with human rights
principle, the Commission shall prepare a recommendation for submission to the National
Assembly, Cabinet or concerned agencies and for further actions according to their respective
duties and powers.
Section 43. Upon receiving the reports or recommendations under paragraph four of
Section 36, Section 40 or Section 42, the National Assembly, Council of Ministers or concerned
agencies shall promptly take appropriate actions. In case such action could not be carried out
or needed more time to complete, the Commission shall be notified the reasons without delay.
The Commission may disseminate to the general public its reports, recommendations, or
results of implementation by the National Assembly, Cabinet or concerned state or private
agencies as it deems appropriate.
Section 44. When it appears to the Commission in any way that there is a report on the
human rights situation in Thailand which is incorrect or unfair, the Commission shall undertake
to examine and explain or prepare a report with the correct facts on that situation without
delay for dissemination to the general public. The explanation shall also be summarized in the
report under paragraph one of Section 40. The provisions of Section 35 (1) shall apply mutatis
mutandis to the examination.
Section 45. Within one hundred and eighty days from the end of a fiscal year, the
Commission shall prepare an annual report for submission to the Cabinet and National
Assembly, consisting at the minimum a summary of the problems, obstacles and
recommendations for action. The report shall also be disseminated to the general public.
Section 46. No person shall disclose any information which may establish the identity
of the informant or petitioner, including the information obtained from the performance under