Workshop to Address Challenges and Obstacles in Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and Extradition Requests under the Project to Enhance the Efficiency of Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

Workshop to Address Challenges and Obstacles in Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters and Extradition Requests under the Project to Enhance the Efficiency of Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters

On July 7, 2024, Bureau of Foreign Affairs and Transnational Crime organized a workshop to address challenges and obstacles in mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition requests under the project to enhance the efficiency of mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. Pol. Capt. Piya Raksakul, Deputy Director-General of the DSI, presided over the opening ceremony of the project at TK. Palace Hotel & Convention, Chaeng Watthana Road, Bangkok.

The workshop was conducted in a hybrid format, combining lectures, opinion and experience sharing, and discussions led by experts with extensive knowledge, skills, and experience in mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition. The participants included officers from the DSI responsible for enforcing laws related to mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition, along with 5 guest speakers: Pol. Capt. Piya Raksakul, Deputy Director-General of the DSI, Pol. Col. Songsak Raksaksakul, Commissioner of Trade Competition Commission, Ms. Intranee Sumawong, Senior Public Prosecutor, Mr. Kulachai Thonglongya, Public Prosecutors attached to the Office of the Attorney General, and Mr. Athit Chukiatwattanakul, Public Prosecutor of Office of The Attorney General.

The objective of the workshop was to enhance knowledge and understanding, exchange insights, and address issues and challenges in the implementation of laws related to mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and extradition. Additionally, it aimed to foster strong relationships between the DSI and relevant law enforcement agencies.