Publication : Newsletter

In October 2009, the National Assembly approved a new penal code, which came into full force and effect in December 2010.The Penal Code of Cambodia (the “Penal Code”) is a code of criminal law consisting of 672 articles. It tacitly replaces laws from the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) period.

Information Source : Issue 9: Prohibition Against Retroactive Application of Criminal Law: New Provisions of the Penal Code - December 2011