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HEALTHCARE IN PRISONS: PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF PRISONERS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS IN THAILAND |
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| Creator | Chontit Chuenurah |
| Title | HEALTHCARE IN PRISONS: PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF PRISONERS DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS IN THAILAND |
| Contributor | Yodsawadi Thipphayamongkoludom, Ploypitcha Uerfuer |
| Publisher | National Research Council of Thailand |
| Publication Year | 2564 |
| Journal Title | SOCIAL SCIENCE ASIA : Official Journal of National Research Council of Thailand in conjunction with Journal of Thai Justice System |
| Journal Vol. | 7 |
| Journal No. | 3 |
| Page no. | 37-49 |
| Keyword | Prison health, COVID-19, Prison, International standards |
| URL Website | http://e-journal.nrct.go.th/ |
| Website title | e-journal |
| ISSN | 2229-2608 |
| Abstract | The right to health is a fundamental right for all human beings, without any form of discrimination. It is the states' responsibility to provide equal access to healthcare andmedical services for their people; including those who are in custody. The health services inside a prison should be at least equivalent to what is available outside. Several international standards and norms, for example, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners (the Nelson Mandela Rules), and the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules), guarantee prisoners' healthcare rights, including the right to receive the highest attainable standard of health.Over the last decade in Thailand, prison overcrowding has led to a shortage of healthcare personnel and limited access to healthcare services for inmates. This prolonged problem poses a significant challenge to prison management, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, COVID-19 infections first emerged in Thai prisons affecting both staff and prisoners. To address this issue, this article aims to discuss the right to health in places of detention and the impact of prison overcrowding on prisoners' healthcare access. Furthermore, it will explore the situation in Thai prisons during the COVID-19 crisis and the responses made by prisons and relevant authorities. |
