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police but told the doctor that it was an accident out of fear of reprisal. In

this case, the complainant has filed a lawsuit against the police officer

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allegedly involved in the case.

29. Recommendation: Given the findings of the above torture cases, the

NHRCT has made recommendations to the Royal Thai Police to adopt a

more effective supervision of police officers in the performing of their duty

to ensure that the arrest of suspected persons is carried out strictly in

accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and the

evidence of crime is obtained by legal means. It should ensure that police

officers take into account human rights principles and human dignity when

performing their duty to prevent recurrence of torture incidents in the

future. When there is a complaint about torture, an investigation should be

instituted that accords fairness to the complainant. Should any officer be

found to have committed torture, prosecution and disciplinary actions

must be taken against him. As the alleged offenders in torture cases are

public officials, the authorities concerned must ensure that the

investigation of torture cases is carried out in an impartial manner.

30. Recommendation: Concerned government agencies should

disseminate information and promote understanding about the Convention

widely among police officers and other law enforcement officials having

the power to conduct search, arrest and detain individuals. It should also

consider becoming party to the Optional Protocol of the Convention as

mentioned in paragraph 15 above.

3 Human rights investigation report no. 474/2556 dated 3 July 2013 on the right to life and liberty of persons: Allegation on
physical abuse by officers of Mae Sod Police Station, Tak Province.