The special measures in lieu of criminal prosecution in case of juveniles committing offenses under the juvenile and Family Court Act: Implementation and Realization in Thailand

Abstract

The evaluation of law enforcement, juvenile and family court procedures to avert the case and use the diversion and alternative measures instead of criminal proceedings by the concept of restorative justice to comply with the Convention on the Rights of the Child in the principles of protection of the rights of children and young people in the judicial process according to the standards and guidelines of the United Nations. This aim to enhance law enforcement effectiveness through performance assessment and alignment with legal principles. This study will identify potential obstacles to procedure implementation, arising from existing laws or actions of legal system officials. Sample of 50 key informants chosen via purposive and snowball sampling, utilizing a suitable questionnaire for drawing conclusions. The questionnaire is deemed adequate for this study's conclusions. According to the data analyzed for this study, it must be able to distinguish children or young people who commit crimes because of their youth. Additionally, the analysis highlights the significance of differentiating youth offenders based on their reasons for committing crimes. The study will be emphasizing the importance of tailored corrective and rehabilitative approaches for different categories of offenders. The significant results from this study could potentially influence the development of legal provisions to better address and identify young offenders. Moreover, the study's findings could provoke to consider the real-world factors and emerging challenges is central to this approach. The future research should delve into how law enforcement affects behavioral changes in individuals and society. This exploration would provide a comprehensive understanding of the broad effects and consequences of law enforcement practices on both individuals and the wider community.