Department of Rights Protection, The Department of Rights and Liberties Protection clarifies that “Attorney Patch” is a personal lawyer for “Am Cyanite” and not a lawyer provided by the government. After there was a picture of him wearing a vest embroidered with the department’s insignia. and the symbol of the Public Sector Dispute Mediation Center which may cause the public to misunderstand
Mr. Teerayut Kaewsingh, specialist in rights and freedom protection Spokesperson of the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection Revealing the case where Ms. Sararat’s lawyer’s picture appeared. Rangsiwutthaporn or Am who wears a vest. Embroidered with the emblem of the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection and the symbol of the Public Sector Dispute Mediation Center It may cause people to misunderstand that Become a lawyer provided by the state to fight the case according to the rights of the accused Miss Thannicha Ek Suwannawat or Attorney Pat is Ms. Sararat’s personal lawyer or Am, who gives an interview
about her client’s approach to fighting the case. according to rights and freedom where lawyers can express various opinions in fighting cases As for many people wondering whether Attorney Pat is a lawyer provided by the government to fight the case. Because of the dress of Attorney Patch Wear an embroidered vest. The logos of the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection and the Civil Sector Dispute Mediation Center are From the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection Ministry of Justice In collaboration with Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University Open a development and training course for registration as a mediator. According to the Dispute Mediation Act 2019, when training has been completed Asked for permission to make uniform vests and give them to registered mediators to wear to work. Lawyer Patch has undergone training and is registered as a mediator according to law. Lawyers Patch has the right to wear the said uniform vest. But he is not a lawyer provided by the state to Am.
Mr. Teerayu
t said that access to the criminal justice process The Constitution requires the state to provide lawyers for accused persons in criminal cases. This may take many forms, such as a ‘volunteer lawyer’ being a lawyer who is a volunteer. Serves to provide legal advice to the public free of charge. They are registered with the primary agency, such as the Lawyers Council, the court, or the prosecutor’s office. “Lawyer Kho Raeng” is a lawyer appointed by the court for defendants in criminal cases. If the defendant does not have a lawyer and needs a lawyer to help defend the case. The defendant does not have to pay attorney fees.
In addition, the Ministry of Justice through the Justice Fund Services have been provided for citizens to have equal access to the justice process. By providing a free lawyer There is no cost. Provide assistance to people who have suffered. In the case of not having money to hire a lawyer No money to go to court which can be contacted to request services at the Ministry of Justice or every
Provincial Justice Office throughout the country.
Source: Thai News Agency