(28/09/2012)
 Her
Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha has stated that Thailand
recognizes the rule of law as an essential element in addressing issues
of global concern, such as corruption, transnational organized crime,
terrorism, drug trafficking, and trafficking in persons. The statement was made in New York at the High-Level Meeting on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels on 24 September 2012. Her Royal Highness spoke at the meeting on behalf of the 10 nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). At the same meeting, she also delivered the Thai national statement. Her Royal Highness said that adherence to the rule of law is a core principle under the ASEAN Charter that binds all ASEAN member states. She explained that ASEAN leaders recognize the crucial role of the rule of law in ensuring justice, equality, stability, and sustainable prosperity, and at the international level, respect for the fundamental principles of international law, including those regarding the sovereign equality of states. ASEAN has strengthened its cooperation with the United Nations, through the adoption of the Joint Declaration on Comprehensive Partnership between ASEAN and the United Nations in 2011, aimed at expanding cooperation in areas including human rights, good governance, democracy, and the rule of law through consultation, information-sharing, and capacity-building. As for Thailand, Her Royal Highness said that the rule of law is an indispensable foundation for a more peaceful, prosperous, and just world, as it provides an essential framework for societies, domestically and internationally. The Constitution of Thailand provides that the human dignity, rights and liberties as well as equality of the people shall be protected and that they are entitled to equal protection before the law, irrespective of race, gender, or religion. In 2011, the Thai government set up an Independent National Rule of Law Commission to ensure that all state organs perform their duties based on the rule of law. In addition, she said, Thailand reaffirms the importance of mainstreaming gender sensitivity and a rights-based approach into the criminal justice system. In many societies, women are subject to discrimination that is both overt and subtle. That is why it is important to integrate such an approach into criminal justice systems. Two years ago, the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-Custodial Measures for Women Offenders, or the “Bangkok Rules,” were launched. Thailand is determined to implement these rules in correctional facilities throughout the country. At the international level, Thailand is firmly committed to complying with all treaties to which it is party, especially with respect to the seven major international human rights treaties. Her Royal Highness also called on all members of the United Nations to work in order to fulfill their common responsibility by promoting the rule of law at the national and international levels, so as to bring about a just world. |
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