Witness protection

NACC Thailand urges all to help combat corruption, clarifying that the country has the protection of witnesses and whistleblowers act to increase confidence among those involved

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

BANGKOK, THAILAND - Media OutReach Newswire - 11 March 2024 - The Office of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Thailand encourages both locals and foreigners to participate in tackling the corruption problem, ensuring that there is a specified law to protect witnesses and whistleblowers to help officials detect corruption cases. The Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand Section 63 B.E.2560 (2017) places importance on the prevention and suppression of corruption by focusing on the participation of the public in the fight against or pointing out clues of corruption, and the state must provide measures to protect people who report corruption. Meanwhile, the Organic Act on the Prevention and Suppression of Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018), Section 131 and Section 133 empower NACC to provide safety protection to accusers, victims, petitioners, complainants, witnesses, whistleblowers who give statements or reports any clues or information about corruption. The law also protects the performance of duties to government officials who give statements or whistleblowing to the NACC. "Preventing and combating corruption requires the cooperation of all sectors, whether government agencies, private organizations, or civil society, to recognize the serious threats that arise and recognize the importance of the problem of corruption. Witnesses or people who have been damaged by corruption cases or whistleblowers are afraid to complain or give information regardless of corruption and bribery. This will create difficulty in tackling corruption and bringing perpetrators to justice. For that reason, the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand; therefore, places importance on the prevention and suppression of corruption by focusing on the participation of the public in the fight against or pointing out clues of corruption, and the state must provide measures to protect people who report corruption," the NACC explained. Moreover, it pointed out that at present the problem of corruption in countries around the world has become one of the most important problems in many countries, including Thailand, where many related sectors have a common will to help prevent and suppress corruption. The nature of corruption is perceived only by the giver and the recipient, so when the benefits are balanced, it is difficult for either party to complain about this guilt as fear of causing themselves and other people around them to face trouble or being extorted by those who involved the bribes. Thus, Thai law is concerned with this problem so it gives full authority to the NACC to set up the regulations on Witness Protection B.E. 2562 (2019, providing guidelines for for requesting witness and whistleblower protection. The guidelines define that persons entitled to file applications and witness protection are covering accuser, victim, petitioner, complainant who gives statements, or the whistleblower including the spouse, parents, successor, or any other person who has a close relationship with the requester. To file a complaint or give information about corruption to the NACC, anyone can contact NACC provincial offices nationwide or other agencies to request witnesses' protection. In case, the witness or whistleblower is unable to present the complaint in person, it shall be done in writing or by letter, or by other means of communication such as telephone, fax, or electronic mail, or may authorize another person to act on their behalf. After receiving requests for witness and whistleblower protection, the NACC will provide officers to secure witnesses at residences or places requested by witnesses or whistleblowers or arrange for witnesses to stay or reside at a location designated by the office. That witness can ensure that the NACC will provide measures to conceal the personal data of witnesses and whistleblowers while arranging contact to ensure their well-being or regularly inspect the place where they live or stay. Moreover, the NACC will send a notification in writing to the Royal Thai Police, the Department of Protection of Rights and Liberties, or other agencies to implement additional security protection. To ensure that witnesses and whistleblowers will be able to live as normal, in case they cannot work or earn a living while being under protection, the NACC provides expenses and allowances as they are entitled to compensation. In case of damage to life, body, health, liberty, reputation, property or any other rights of witnesses, and other expenses for giving testify to the officers, the compensation for witness protection shall be disbursed at the rate specified by the Ministry of Justice or as determined by the government. The NACC concluded that the agency recognizes and values the protection of witnesses and whistleblowers as they are key persons who could help Thailand improve transparency and wipe away the corruption from Thai society, as well as increase the corruption perception index to a higher level equivalent to the international level. For whistleblowing of any misconduct by government officials, please contact the NACC Office Tel. 1205 or website: www.nacc.go.th ---------------------------------------------------- Reference: https://nacc.go.th/categorydetail/20180831184638361/20240304143021? Organic Act on Prevention and Combating Corruption B.E. 2561 (2018), Section 131 and Section 133 accompanying the National Anti-Corruption Commission Regulation on Protection and Assistance of Witnesses B.E. 2562 (2019) *This press release translation is funded by the National Anti-Corruption Fund (NACF). Hashtag: #IntegrityWay #AntiCorruption #ZeroCorruption #NACC #NACF

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  • The law also protects the performance of duties to government officials who give statements or whistleblowing to the NACC.
  • Witnesses or people who have been damaged by corruption cases or whistleblowers are afraid to complain or give information regardless of corruption and bribery.
  • The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), Thailand is a constitutional independent organization and supervised by nine commissioners selected from various professions.
  • The NACC is supervised by the NACC Board and has the Office of the NACC as its administrative agency.

Gary Anton Reveals White House Insights in "Patriots: The Paradox of Power," Exposing Untold Narratives

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Gary Anton, a former participant in intelligence and foreign policy discussions during the Reagan administration, announces the release of his latest book, "Patriots: The Paradox of Power." In this revealing account, Anton introduces readers to his group's intelligence and foreign policy discussions during a pivotal period. Gary Anton's compelling narrative invites readers to explore the untold stories that shaped the course of our nation's history.

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  • In this revealing account, Anton introduces readers to his group's intelligence and foreign policy discussions during a pivotal period.
  • Gary Anton's compelling narrative invites readers to explore the untold stories that shaped the course of our nation's history.
  • Reflecting on his participation in intelligence and foreign policy discussions, Anton emphasizes the importance of accountability and historical reflection.
  • Among the group's remarkable achievements was the identification of a military base established by Cuba and the Soviet Union in Grenada in 1983.

LG CHANNELS ADDS NEW LIMITED-TIME FREE STREAMING CONTENT FOR MARCH

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA's exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, is offering LG smart TV owners access to a wide range of new on-demand movies, TV series and streaming options this March.

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  • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics USA's exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, is offering LG smart TV owners access to a wide range of new on-demand movies, TV series and streaming options this March.
  • LG Channels is also adding a variety of movies like "Charlie's Angels" and "Groundhog Day" to its video-on-demand lineup this month.
  • LG Channels offers a wide selection of premium live and on-demand programming, including movies, TV shows, news, sports, children's programs and more.
  • LG smart TV owners can easily discover their favorite programs by launching the LG Channels application on their LG TV's webOS platform.

USPA Nationwide Security Pledges $1M Yearly to Locate Missing Children

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Monday, September 26, 2022

Manning and Fitzgibbons have continued the philanthropic mission of USPA Nationwide Security .

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  • Manning and Fitzgibbons have continued the philanthropic mission of USPA Nationwide Security .
  • Aside from their monetary giving, they spend a great deal of time working on missing children's cases on their own time.
  • Daniel Manning, USPA's CEO, said, "Using profits from our nationwide security guards, fire watch program and our Titanium (celebrity executive protection) service, USPA stands ready to support the nonprofit, Kingsman, who will use the funds to locate missing children for years to come."
  • Operating across the United States, with franchise offices in most states, based in Miami, USPA Nationwide Security provides traditional security guards, close protection , fire watch services , autonomous drones, witness protection, superyacht security and other niche services.

USPA Nationwide Security Expands Witness Protection Program

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

MANHATTAN, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USPA Nationwide Security has expanded its Witness Protection Program to address the challenges revealed in this year's program review.

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  • MANHATTAN, N.Y., Aug. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USPA Nationwide Security has expanded its Witness Protection Program to address the challenges revealed in this year's program review.
  • Marshal Witness Security Program , USPA's witness protection program (WITSEC) provides secure transportation and protection for witnesses to and from court appearances, protects immediate family members and assists with relocation and legal identity change.
  • "Unlike the Marshals Service, USPA's Witness Protection Program has international boundaries that we set.
  • The decision to expand the witness protection program to include men was made recently when an internal audit of service requests yielded that there are many individuals who contacted USPA for protection, after seeking such protection from the U.S.

Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee issues its annual report to the RCMP Commissioner

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Friday, May 13, 2022

OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2022 /CNW/ - The Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee has released its sixth annual report to the Commissioner of the RCMP.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 13, 2022 /CNW/ - The Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee has released its sixth annual report to the Commissioner of the RCMP.
  • "The Witness Protection Program thanks the Advisory Committee for its report and remains committed to delivering quality services to protectees.
  • The RCMP, on behalf of Public Safety Canada, administers the federal Witness Protection Program as directed in the Witness Protection Program Act.
  • The Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee report is available on the RCMP website.

Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee issues its annual report to RCMP Commissioner

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Friday, February 5, 2021

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee has released its fifth annual report to the Commissioner of the RCMP.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2021 /CNW/ - The Witness Protection Program Advisory Committee has released its fifth annual report to the Commissioner of the RCMP.
  • The Committee advises the Commissioner on matters related to the effective operation of the federal Witness Protection Program.
  • "The Witness Protection Program thanks the Advisory Committee for its report and will continue to implement the important recommendations made in the report," said Assistant Commissioner Michel Arcand, Federal Policing Criminal Operations.
  • The RCMP, on behalf of Public Safety Canada, administers the federal Witness Protection Program as directed in the Witness Protection Program Act.