The Swedish Embassy joined human rights experts, civil society representatives, and international officials at Chulalongkorn University on 22 July for a panel discussion marking five years since the enactment of Thailand’s Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act.
The event, titled “5 Years of the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act: Lessons from Law Enforcement, Barriers to Accessing Justice, and Recommendations for Reform,” was organised by the Cross Cultural Foundation (CrCF) in collaboration with the Peace Rights Foundation and the Chairperson of the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances.
Participants discussed key findings on the implementation of the Act, B.E. 2565, examining progress to date, challenges in ensuring access to justice, and recommendations for strengthening its enforcement.
The discussion also highlighted that enforced disappearance remains a grave human rights violation around the world, leaving countless families searching for truth and justice for loved ones who have disappeared during conflicts and periods of political repression.
The Embassy of Sweden reaffirmed its commitment to promoting human rights, upholding the rule of law, and supporting efforts to prevent torture and enforced disappearance, underscoring the importance of accountability and justice for victims and their families.
