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A tragic shooting took place at Debsirin School in Nonthaburi province, Thailand. As a result of this incident, six people died, and fifteen were injured with varying degrees of severity.

According to local authorities, the attack was carried out by a student from that very school. This was reported by the publication 'Ap News.'

As part of the state policy to improve the penal system, ensure human rights and freedoms, and create proper conditions for convicted and detained persons, large-scale reforms have been undertaken. These transformations are aimed not only at strengthening the material and technical base of institutions but also at implementing advanced digital solutions and international standards in this field.

Opening of the New Prison Building

In line with these goals, a new, modern building of the Central Investigative Prison, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Penal Execution of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, has been commissioned. The opening ceremony was attended by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Lieutenant General Aziz Toshpulatov, heads of state bodies for the protection of rights and legality, representatives of the Ministry of Digital Technologies, as well as members of LLC "Unicon.uz" and public representatives.

Attendees at the Opening

The event was attended by the Chairman of the Supreme Court Robakhon Mahmudov, Prosecutor General Nigmatulla Yuldoshev, Minister of Justice Akbar Toshkulov, Minister of Emergency Situations Azizbek Ikromov, representative of the Ombudsman of the Supreme Council for Human Rights Feruza Eshmatova, representative of the Ombudsman of the Supreme Council for Children's Rights Surayyo Rahmonova, representatives of the Bar Association, and other responsible officials who familiarized themselves with the capabilities created in the institution.

Significance of the Institution

It was particularly emphasized that this institution is an important step towards fulfilling the tasks set by the head of state, preserving human value, and operating in accordance with international law norms. The main function of the Central Investigative Prison is to detain individuals under investigation until a judicial decision is made in accordance with legislative requirements. Therefore, all conditions, security measures, and legal guarantees here have been carefully considered.

Improving Conditions and Digitalization

The commissioning of this modern facility, which fully complies with international standards, has allowed for the resolution of several existing problems. For example, the conditions for lawyers and investigators have been radically improved: the number of lawyer rooms has increased from 19 to 50, and investigative rooms from 6 to 25. Furthermore, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Bar Association, the "E-advokat" platform has been launched, allowing lawyers to schedule meetings with protected persons online.

In the traditional system, the right to defense was provided for 70–80 people per day, but thanks to the digital platform, this figure has increased to more than 150–200 people with 19 rooms. After the commissioning of 50 new rooms, it will be possible to organize meetings with lawyers for 500–600 people daily. The number of online courtrooms has been increased from 4 to 11, expanding the possibilities for remote conducting of investigative and judicial processes. Additionally, every institution now has the capability to provide notary services online.

Social and Technical Innovations

The number of rooms for short visits with relatives of inmates has increased from 14 to 36, which has helped reduce tension and satisfy legitimate public demands. The integration of the "E-Mahkum" platform and the intelligent monitoring platform "Qal'a" into a unified information space has facilitated information exchange with 25 organizations, including electronic document exchange with courts and investigative bodies. The control system in the institution is fully automated; separate entrances and exits are provided for citizens, staff, and lawyers, completely eliminating the problem of daily queues. 55 cells have been allocated and equipped for minors and women with children in the investigative prisons in accordance with international standards.

For the convenience of relatives of persons in places of deprivation of liberty, the sending of parcels, banners, and flowers through an online store has been introduced into practice. In the new building, constructed according to international requirements, special attention has been paid to security and transparency. All rooms and passages are equipped with high-resolution video surveillance cameras and connected to a single centralized monitoring system, which strengthens the openness and security of the institution's operation. Guests were thoroughly presented with the mechanisms of operation of polling stations established on the territory of the institution, as well as the "Raqamli do'kon," "M-billing," and "Videouchrashuv" systems designed to meet the needs of inmates. These innovative solutions contribute to ensuring the legitimate rights of inmates, maintaining contact with their loved ones, and transitioning the service provision process to a modern format.