Kak Sovannchhay

  • Court:

    Phnom Penh Appeal Court

    Charge:

    Incitement to cause social unrest​ and insult public officials.

    Remarks:

    Bail hearing.

  • Court:

    Phnom Penh Court of First Instance

    Charge:

    Incitement to cause social unrest​ and insult public officials.

    Remarks:

    The verdict announcement is changed to other dates.

  • Court:

    Phnom Penh Court of First Instance

    Charge:

    Incitement to cause social unrest​ and insult public officials

    Remarks:

    Verdict announcement

  • Court:

    Phnom Penh Appeal Court

    Charge:

    Incitement to cause social unrest​ and insult public officials

    Remarks:

    Trial. On 01 November 2021, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court sentenced him to eight months in prison, with three months and 15 days suspended. He will also be on probation for two years during which he will be required to comply with several supervisory measures announced by the Court.

  • Court:

    Phnom Penh Appeal Court

    Charge:

    Incitement to cause social unrest​ and insult public officials

    Remarks:

    Verdict announcement.

  • Court:

    Supreme Court

    Charge:

    Incitement to cause social unrest​ and insult public officials

    Remarks:

    On 14 March 2022, the Phnom Penh Appeal Court, which heard the case on 17 February 2022, upheld the verdict of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court which found Kak Sovannchhay guilty of incitement to cause social unrest and of insult public officials, and confirmed his sentence of eight months in prison, with three months and 15 days suspended. Kak Sovannchhay was released from prison on 10 November 2021 but placed on probation for two years afterwards during which he is required to comply with several supervisory measures announced by the Court.