article The Development of the Examination of Evidence for the Election of Members of the House of Representatives According to the Four Noble Truths of the Election Commission

Abstract

The research article consisted of the following objectives: 1) to synthesize the Four Noble Truths in the examination of evidence for the house of representatives election by the Election Commission; 2) to develop the examination of evidence for house of representatives election according to the Four Noble Truths by the Election Commission; 3) to analyze the directions and trends of the examination of evidence for the house of representatives election according to the Four Noble Truths by the Election Commission; and 4) to present the guidelines for the development of the examination of evidence for house of representatives election according to the Four Noble Truths by the Election Commission. The documentary research approach was employed in conjunction with in-depth interviews with related individuals, as well as a focus group discussion with 10 experts on political science and law. The key informants were identified using purposive sampling. Data from documents, interview, and document group discussion were examined analogically based on the scope of the research. 

From the study, the following results were found: 1) The integration of the Four Noble Truths is an application of Dhamma principles. “Dukkha” or suffering, in which the petitioner seeks evidence to contest the election results, the defendant plans a political strategy to win the election, and the Election Commission conducts and supervises elections in an honest and fair manner. “Samudaya” or the cause of suffering, in which the petitioner may produce false evidence, the defendant may use strategies to persuade voters, and the Election Commission must extensively evaluate the evidence. “Nirodha” or the cessation of suffering, in which the petitioner has no grounds for anger, the defendant does not cheat in the election, and the Election Commission conducts an examination and investigation procedure while remaining impartial. “Magga” or the path leading to the cessation of suffering, in which the petitioner does not play political games and the defendant tells the truth. 2) The development of the examination of evidence is the examination within the organization, which is divided into 3 parts: Investigation and Inquiry Committee, Committee on Adjudication identify problems or disputes, and the Election Commission allow the public sector participate in the investigation or inquiry. 3) Regarding the direction and trends, the public sector should participate in the investigation and inquiry, use advanced technology in the examination, analyze evidence, and provide fairness to both the petitioner and the defendant by allowing them to present full evidence in the case files. 4) There are 3 guidelines for developing the examination of evidence: internal examination within the organization, judiciary, and public sector.