(31/10/2012)
 Prime
Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has highlighted the topics of the rule of
law and international legal cooperation in her remarks at the 17th
Annual Conference and General Meeting of the International Association
of Prosecutors.The event, scheduled for 28 October – 2 November 2012, takes place at the Bangkok Convention Center, CentralWorld, in Bangkok, with 200 participants from 70 countries. The theme of the conference is “Transnational Organized Crime.” In her remarks, Prime Minister Yingluck stressed the importance of the rule of law, saying that it is the foundation of domestic legal order that helps support social stability. It is fundamental to democracy since it ensures that the rights and liberties of all individuals are protected. On the international front, the rule of law is vital to peaceful relations between all nations. As for Thailand, she said, building a stable democracy is important for national reconciliation to happen, which would make it possible to build a better quality of life through sustainable economic growth and development. Without a transparent and effective rule of law, the process will be disrupted. But for the rule of law to be effective, the Prime Minister pointed out that it must be based on a number of factors. One of the most important is equality before the law and equal treatment under the law. People must truly feel that they are being treated equally and fairly. This is why strengthening the rule of law is an important priority of the present Thai government. It has been applied to many important issues, from political conflicts to violence in the southern border provinces. Prime Minister Yingluck also explained that the rule of law can lead to business growth. Effective enforcement of legal contracts, which promotes transparency and creates a level playing field for all, is essential to the growth in business and investment. Without legal certainty, there is a higher risk for investments. She said that her government would work under this principle and apply it to its plan to invest 74 billion US dollars in major infrastructure and logistics projects, in which international firms have been invited to participate. Regarding the importance of international legal cooperation, the Prime Minister stated that because the world is becoming more and more connected, all countries need to work together to promote international legal cooperation to help them face challenges that arise from globalization. For example, as Thailand is actively promoting connectivity within ASEAN and beyond, some individuals or groups may try to take advantage of this by engaging in transnational crime. Human trafficking, drug trafficking, and money laundering may increase, if there is no strong legal cooperation to manage these issues. In order to address the challenges it faces, Thailand pursues bilateral legal cooperation and assistance with many countries. It is working toward endorsing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crimes. As Thailand moves toward an ASEAN Community by 2015, it is important that the country further strengthen legal cooperation with other countries. This may include information-sharing, in order to prosecute criminals across national boundaries, as well as exchanges of best practices. Prime Minister Yingluck also touched on the critical role of public prosecutors, who are required to provide unbiased judgments that protect people from criminals, provide compensation to victims of crimes, and, most importantly, guarantee the rights and freedoms of people. In other words, public prosecutors are central to promoting the rule of law, providing effective legal enforcement, and promoting of social order, while respecting the rights of the people. Their actions help enforce the law and ensure respect for the rule of law. |
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