GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSCOUNTRY-PROFILETHAILANDMEASURESCRIMINAL CODE AMENDMENT ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THAILAND (2008)
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Criminal Code Amendment on Violence Against Women in Thailand (2008)
Type of Measure
Laws > Violence against women > Legislation
Form of Violence
Sexual violence
Year
2008
Brief Description

The Criminal Code Act (Amendment) B.E. 2551 (2008) includes legal provisions that strengthen penalties for various forms of violence, including sexual violence and domestic violence. It supports the prosecution of perpetrators and reinforces legal protections for women and girls subjected to abuse.

Source of Information
Review of Thailand's Implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action,Thailand 2025
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