Principles of Considering and Making Orders in Cases and Performing Duties of State Attorneys
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This academic article aims to apply the rule of law and the principles of independence provided in the Royal Constitution Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560 and the Public Prosecution Organ and Public Prosecutors Act, B.E. 2553 were used as a framework for analysis. To ensure that the considering and making orders in cases andperforming duties of state attorneys are expeditiously, justly and without any prejudice.
Findings are as follows: Performing duties in accordance with the provisions of the law and the rule of law is an important duty of a state attorney. The performance of duties according to the provisions of the law and the performance of duties according to the rule of law are interconnected and cannot be separated because the performance of duties according to the provisions of the law causes state attorneys to be bound to the law at every level. As for the rule of law itself, the essence is the government of law or the performance of duties and responsibilities specified by law as well. Therefore, in order for the Considering and Making Orders in Cases and Performing Duties of state attorneys are expeditiously, justly and without any prejudice. State attorneys must be independent, neutrality, impartial, equitable, and transparent which can be verified in the performance of their duties. Including having to be honest. Adhere to the principles of morality, kindness, peace, and must use power to the extent that the law gives it power, avoiding the arbitrary use of power, which is the essence of the rule of law. However, In order for the public to gain faith and confidence in the most efficient manner. To preserve the sanctity of the law and create peace for society.
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