GUIDELINES FOR IMPROVING CRIMINAL RECORD SYSTEMS TO HELP FORMER INMATES FIND EMPLOYMENT AFTER THEIR RELEASE

Abstract

          The objective of this research is to find out guidelines for improving criminal record systems to help former inmates find employment after their release. It is qualitative
research by conducting documentary research and studying the comparison between the laws of the State of California, the United States of America and the United Kingdom
and the law of Thailand.
            According to the research outcome, it is found out that the disclosure of the crime record of the person who passes over a punishment may affect the job application
of the person who passes over a punishment. Accordingly, a period of time for the disclosure of the crime record should be set to be suitable for the seriousness of the offence.
A period of time for the withdrawal of the crime record under the Thai law is not suitable.
          This is because the period of time for the withdrawal of the crime record has not been set to be suitable for the seriousness of the offence in the same way as that in foreign countries. This research has a suggestion that there should be the amendment of Clause 6.3 (6) of the Regulations of the Royal Thai Police Concerning the Code of Police Regulations not Related to Cases, Title 32 Fingerprinting, B.E. 2566. In this regard, the period of time
for the withdrawal of the crime record should be set in accordance with the seriousness of the offence.