RELIABILITY OF EXAMINATION OF BODILY SAMPLES IN CRIMINAL CASE

Abstract

            This thesis researches the reliability of bodily samples according to section 131/1 and section 244/1 of the Thailand Criminal Procedure Code, B.E. 2477 (1934). Procedurally, reliability issues consist of unproficiency of the examiner, main authorized agencies in investigation and examination process are under the aegis of the Royal Thai Police, the examinee's right to request re-examination may not be exercised in timely fashion as it must adhere to legally specified conditions etc. The aforementioned issues were comparatively analyzed in terms of practices, laws of Thailand, Germany, Belgium, United Kingdom etc. Results were that regulations or guidelines usable for developing reliability of criminal case bodily sample examination systems included registering for certification as a qualified forensics science expert examiner ; providing an organization to regulates and balances power of each agency ; for the right to request re-examination, legal conditions should be diminished so interested parties may exercise their rights etc. As a consequence of reliable process, there are evidences provide justice for case participants and boosts public trust in government agencies offering forensic science services.