1.3 The NHRCT’s Recommendations Supervising inquiry officers to expediting and following up on the case within the time limit prescribed in the law on the duration of work in the judicial process. Expediting the process of ratifying the CPED Convention and the Optional Protocol to the CAT (OPCAT). Clearly defining the scope of duties of human rights defenders under the principles of the Human Rights Defenders Declaration and publicizing it to promote understanding of the role of human rights defenders. Reviewing the Public Assembly Act, B.E. 2558 (2015) and guidelines relating to the supervision of assemblies in accordance with international principles. 2 Human Rights Situation Relating to Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 2.1 Key Developments of State Actions The labour protection law has been amended so that employees working outside the establishment can receive the same legal protection as those working in the workplace. An independent worker protection bill is being prepared to provide them with access to basic rights at work, safety, social security, including the right to organize and to freedom of association. The cabinet adopted a resolution approving registration of migrant workers and reducing registration fees, thus bringing them under the protection of the law. A bill on clean air has been prepared to establish a mechanism for managing and solving air pollution problems. People’s access to the right to health is further facilitated by the telemedicine system and arrangement for prescription medicine to be picked up at nearby pharmacy, allowing people to access medical care faster and more conveniently. The conditions of the Student Loan Fund have been revised so that students can apply for loans without a guarantor, improving access to the right to education. The Learning Promotion Act, B.E. 2566 (2023) has been promulgated which emphasizes the importance of Executive Summary the role of human rights defenders and there is no effective law to protect them. The law on public assembly still poses obstacles to the people in the exercise of their freedom to peaceful assembly. There are people prosecuted for participating in protests and expressing their views. Some media are intimidated while online media sometimes infringe on the rights of other people. 15