Checks and Balances in the Investigative Work of Investigators

Abstract

Abstract

         This research article has the objectives of 1. To study concepts and theories in balancing employee investigate according to the rule of law in protecting people's rights and liberties. 2. To study the check and balance process of police criminal investigation in the international legal system, both civil law and common law. 3. To study approaches or legal processes in the country and abroad, comparing the advantages and disadvantages of counter-balancing of police criminal investigation in Thailand. This research is qualitative research. By studying books, articles, and academic documents. Both inside and abroad.

          The study found that 1. The structure of the police organization and the development of investigation work are centralized. This allows for the possibility of interference from influential people and politics. Mild scrutiny and punishment are effective for police offenses and deprive citizens of the rule of law's protection.                                2. Thailand's investigations have comprehensive authorization under the Criminal Procedure Law. There isn't enough counterbalance. Therefore, it is a corrupt channel for police officers to seek personal benefits. 3. Compare the checks and balances of investigation work in Thailand with that of England and find that Britain will have an outside body elected to counterbalance police investigations. France's prosecutor and judge have the power to investigate together with the police since the incident, United States part although the police are very powerful, prosecutors have a strict counterbalance to the police. And Japan has a law for the prosecutor to balance the investigation power. Counter-balances in investigations may bring innovation and technology, such as Establishment of an information center for the benefit of litigation or independent organizations to balance criminal investigations to prevent interference in the justice process it should be appropriate for Thai society.