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Implementation of the ECCC Legacies for Domestic Legal and Judicial Reform
On 12 March 2013, the Cambodian Human Rights Action Committee (CHRAC) and the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia(BAKC) organized a Workshop on “Implementation of the ECCC Legacies for Domestic Legal and Judicial Reform” at Sunway Hotel, Phnom Penh.
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Appeals Court Concludes Hearing for Former Bavet Governor; Verdict Due March 4
The appeal hearing for former Bavet city governor Chhouk Bandith, which began on Feb. 27, concluded yesterday after a full day of testimony from witnesses.
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Cambodian Authorities Tell Citizens to Remove the Mam Sonando Justice Calendar from Their Homes
On 27 February 2013, the district President of the Democratic Association in Kampong Siem district, Mr. Sia Sophon informed the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”) that a member of the Democrat Association in Krala commune, Mr. Thim Chhoun, who was participating in the CCHR Justice Calendar Campaign by displaying the Mam Sonando Justice Calendar (the “Calendar”) outside his home, was threatened by the authorities and told that he must remove the Calendar.
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Freedom of Expression
This Briefing Note provides an overview of the situation of freedom of expression in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”) and suggests concrete recommendations for the adequate protection and promotion of the right. Section one provides a concise overview of the right to freedom of expression, as protected under domestic Cambodian and international law, and briefly outlines the measures taken by the Cambodian authorities to restrict the right.promotion of the right.
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Statement by the Co-Investigating Judges Regarding Case 003
The National Co-Investigating Judge would like to stress that he will continue to take procedural measures as provided in the Internal Rules at the appropriate time. However he will also consider other submissions by the Co-Prosecutors that might be made within three months starting from 7 February 2013.
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Statement by the Co-Investigating Judges Regarding Case 003
The National Co-Investigating Judge would like to stress that he will continue to take procedural measures as provided in the Internal Rules at the appropriate time. However he will also consider other submissions by the Co-Prosecutors that might be made within three months starting from 7 February 2013.
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Statement by the Co-Investigating Judges Regarding Case 003
The National Co-Investigating Judge would like to stress that he will continue to take procedural measures as provided in the Internal Rules at the appropriate time. However he will also consider other submissions by the Co-Prosecutors that might be made within three months starting from 7 February 2013.
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OBS Annual Report 2013: Restrictions on Human Rights Defenders’ Access to Funding Bolster Impunity
The Annual Report 2013 of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a joint programme of the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), provides a global review of the violations of NGOs’ right to funding via various forms of restrictions imposed by States. It provides a detailed picture of this as yet insufficiently studied problem. This analysis is illustrated by concrete cases in 35 countries.
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Walmart and H&M: Kingsland Workers will Commence Hunger Strike
The Community Legal Education Center (CLEC) would like to express its concern for the health and well-being of workers at Kingsland Garment Cambodia Ltd. Yesterday, workers issued a letter to Walmart and H&M representatives informing that they will commence a hunger strike on Thursday, 28 February, 2013.
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Appeals Court Hears Case for Reinstating Charges Against Former Bavet Governor
Former Bavet city governor Chhouk Bandith appeared at the Court of Appeals in Phnom Penh today for a hearing examining an investigating judge’s decision in December to drop criminal charges against him.
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Bridge Forum Between Citizen Journalists and Local Media Operators
Cambodian citizen journalists and local media operators will meet in a bridge forum which will be conducted for a full day on Wednesday 27th February, 2013 at the Department of Media and Communication (DMC). The bridge forum aims to connect citizen journalists and radio stations across Cambodia.
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Appeals Court Hears Case for Reinstating Charges Against Former Bavet Governor
Former Bavet city governor Chhouk Bandith appeared at the Court of Appeals in Phnom Penh today for a hearing examining an investigating judge’s decision in December to drop criminal charges against him.
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