House, Government spokesperson reveals that the Minister of Justice has presented the draft of the Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons, B.E..... to the Cabinet, confirming that the government promotes and pushes forward laws for society. Help reduce inequality Create fairness eliminate discrimination For peace in the coexistence of society
Mr. Chai Watcharong, Spokesman of the Prime Minister's Office Revealing progress in pushing for government laws. As for the law that promotes well-being in society Reduce inequality Create fairness and eliminating discrimination that most recently Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, Minister of Justice Ministry of Justice Signed and submitted the draft Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons, B.E. to the Cabinet Secretariat. to be taken into consideration by the Cabinet (Cabinet).
A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that the Draft Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons, B.E....is a law that provides for a legal mechanism to eliminate all forms of discrimination against persons. Regardless of differences in origin, race, ethnicity, language, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, physical or mental condition, health, people infected with HIV, people who have been released from prison, or the status of the person. economic or social status religious beliefs other beliefs, education, or political opinions Another opinion which does not violate the provisions of the Constitution or for any other reason it cannot be done. This is in line with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Article 2 (1) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, Article 2 (2) (ICESCR) and the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2017. Section 4 and Section 27
For the essence of the draft act There are a total of 48 sections, divided into 5 sections: Section 1, Transitional Provisions, consisting of the Preamble (Sections 1-5), Section 1, General Provisions (Sections 6-9), Section 2, the Committee for the Promotion of Equality and the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons and the Council for the Promotion of Equality and Discrimination. Managing discrimination against persons (Sections 10-21), Section 3 Administration (Section 22), Section 4 Protection and assistance to victims of discrimination against persons (Sections 23-39), Section 5 Coercive measures (Sections 40-46) and Transitional provisions (Sections 47-48)
“Confirm that the government promotes and promotes laws for society. To help reduce inequality Create fairness eliminate discrimination For peace in the coexistence of society The government will continue to promote equality. As stated in the policy statement of Cabinet to Parliament We will not neglect the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Aiming at reducing inequality in Thai society Promote well-being for all along with building peace and protecting human rights As for the draft Act on the Elimination of Discrimination against Persons, B.E....., it will be considered at the Cabinet meeting according to the procedures of the Cabinet Secretariat if the Cabinet approves the principles of the draft act. It will be sent to the Office of the Council of State for consideration. before submitting it to the House of Representatives for further consideration,” said a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office.
Source: Thai News Agency