Model Law on the Protection of Human Dignity

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to establish a Model Law on the protection of Human Dignity. The research method used in data collection and analysis is qualitative research. It consisted of Documentary research; In-depth interviews and Participatory design, Co-design; and Hearing. The result of research found that the Human Dignity of the Thai people has always been violated along with other violations such as human trafficking or forced labor. The problem is that no specific law that could the Human Dignity violators. Therefore, the research has implemented a Model Law on the protection of Human Dignity. The structure of the law consists of definitions; elements of a violation of Human Dignity; elements of offences of violation of Fundamental Rights; protection of Human Dignity; and Penalties which will be a ground of offences to punish the Human Dignity violation and to protect those who are violated according to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, B.E. 2560. The research suggests that the model law on the protection of Human Dignity derived from research be enacted through the legislative process for enforcement.