การพัฒนานโยบายการใช้เรือนจำเอกชน

Abstract

The objective of this research article was to identify the problem of overcrowding prisoners in Thailand. To know the model of private prison that is suitable for Thailand and to formulate policy proposals for the use of private prisons in solving the problem of overcrowding inmates using qualitative education. by reviewing the document and in-depth interviews Have a small group discussion Key information is available including executives (prison commanders), practitioners, and inmates from the top five provincial prisons with record high and overcapacity prisoners in Thailand, 3 Per prison, total, and academics who have a high and overcapacity record. specialize Criminology, Legal, Public Administration, 2 staff each, both at the policy and operational level of the Department of Corrections. Rights and Liberties Protection Department Children's Observation and Protection Center Office of the Attorney General, Court, Department of Probation the Royal Thai Police, 2 lawyers each, and 4 investors and entrepreneurs, totaling 20 people.

          The results of the study are aware of the problem of Prison Overcrowding in Thailand. The models of private prisons that are suitable for Thailand, such as the state hires a contract in some aspects and the state allows the private sector to manage all aspects. The use of private prisons to solve the problem of prison overcrowding should be driven by a national policy and focus on other issues that should be solved and proposed as a policy proposal on other issues as well. The recommendations obtained from the research include: focusing on reducing the number of prisoners and reducing the use of imprisonment in the judicial process and studying the approach in court rulings that should consider alternatives punishment instead of imprisonment.