Cops to abolish jurisdiction limits for criminal complaints

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

A 2017 file photo of a theft victim filing complaints with police.

 

BANGKOK — Victims of crimes may soon be able to file their complaints at any police station in the country.

 

In a meeting held Monday, police commissioner Chakthip Chaijinda approved the abolition of restrictions that require crime victims to report only at police stations where the incident occurred, a police spokesman said Wednesday. However, there is no information of when the change will actually come to effect.

 

Full Story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2018/10/10/cops-to-abolish-jurisdiction-limits-for-criminal-complaints/

 

-- © Copyright Khaosod English 2018-10-10

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

approved the abolition of restrictions that require crime victims to report only at police stations where the incident occurred, a police spokesman said Wednesday. However, there is no information of when the change will actually come to effect.

Ummmm..........why not immediately? ????