Abstract:
The purpose of this research is to study the protection of rights of juvenile charged with narcotic offences in Police Narcotics Suppression Division 1. The study is a documentary and qualitative research, non-participant observation, and uses an unstructured interview in collecting data. The sample is composed of 10 police nvestigators and 6 interdisciplinary officers that have experiences in working with police investigators in Police Narcotics Suppression Division 1. The study also conducts an interview with 3 juveniles charged with narcotic offences.The results shows that police investigators and officers from other agencies have complied with various laws of Thailand Act and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The protection of children and young people rights find appropriate. However, there are problems in the process after arrest and during the investigation. The length of process in summarizing drug cases is greater than other criminal cases, as a result, affecting the detention of children and youth in the case of no bail granted for them. In addition, in the case of release on bail, the rate of recidivism is still high. The results suggest guidelines for improving the rights protection of juvenile charged with Narcotic offences.