Law and judiciary
Women journalists seek police understanding, cooperation; media groups stress value of access to information law
The Women’s Media Centre of Cambodia (WMC) held a dialogue on October 7 between police officers and women journalists to address challenges and strengthen cooperation between both parties. Media associations believe that these efforts will improve with the passing of the draft law on Access to ...
New social services training aims to address child violence and exploitation
The arrest of Cambodian journalist Mech Dara in late September has raised concerns about press freedom, but the Ministry of Information has defended the move, stating that the charges against him are legal and unrelated to his journalism. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-defends-journalist-s-arrest-amid-criticism
International forum explores new tech to combat online child crimes in Cambodia
Cambodia is hosting an International Judicial Police Forum, which brings together judicial police officers, the Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia, and international experts, to address the issue of online crimes against children, with the help of advanced technology. ...
Hong Raksmey
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/international-forum-explores-new-tech-to-combat-online-child-crimes-in-cambodia
Out-of-court settlements have greatly reduced land disputes
The government has claimed that the number of land disputes has greatly reduced since officials increased efforts to resolve disputes outside of the court to provide quick and effective solutions. ...
Sen David
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501564506/out-of-court-settlements-have-greatly-reduced-land-disputes/
Ministry of Cult and Religion preparing to draft law on religion
Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin said that the ministry is preparing to draft a law on religion in the nation. ...
Som Sotheary
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561280/ministry-of-cult-and-religion-preparing-to-draft-law-on-religion/
Cambodia, China commit to security initiatives
Cambodia and China pledged to enhance bilateral cooperation in security, law enforcement, and anti-drug initiatives, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in addressing shared challenges. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501561924/cambodia-china-commit-to-security-initiatives/
Forum planned to address prison overcrowding
The Ministry of Interior’s General Department of Prisons (GDP) is planning to hold a forum with relevant ministries, embassies, and human rights NGOs to find a comprehensive solution to ongoing overcrowding issues in prisons, as the number of inmates continues to rise. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/forum-planned-to-address-prison-overcrowding
Cambodia, China sharpen efforts to suppress transnational crime
Cambodia and China have agreed to enhance their current and future cooperation on security issues, with a focus on tracking down and repatriating those guilty of committing transnational crimes, while also strengthening the capacity of law enforcement officials in Cambodia. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/cambodia-china-sharpen-efforts-to-suppress-transnational-crime
Cambodia, China sign work plan on law enforcement cooperation
Cambodia and China signed a work plan to continue law enforcement cooperation on Friday, building on the successful collaboration from 2019 to the present. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501555431/cambodia-china-sign-work-plan-on-law-enforcement-cooperation/
Mekong-Lancang conference tackles air pollution, trans-boundary crime
The Mekong-Lancang nations vowed to strengthen cooperation in combatting trans-boundary crimes under the joint framework to ensure security in the Mekong River region. ...
Nop Sreymao
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501547284/mekong-lancang-conference-tackles-air-pollution-trans-boundary-crime/
PM: Khmer people are warriors for national defence, not infighting
Prime Minister Hun Manet called for national unity and cautioned against divisions stemming from differing opinions regarding the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA), urging people to avoid illegal actions. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/pm-khmer-people-are-warriors-for-national-defence-not-infighting
Justice ministry warns citizens against “colour revolution plotting"
The Ministry of Justice issued a stern warning that efforts to incite opposition to the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area (CLV-DTA) cooperation are part of a broader scheme to instigate a colour revolution aimed at overthrowing the government. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/politics/justice-ministry-warns-citizens-against-colour-revolution-plotting-
Minister highlights new charter for improving Press Law amendment
Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra emphasised the significance of the newly established “Charter for Professional Journalism”, highlighting its ongoing contribution to help review the draft of the amendment to the Press Law. ...
Ben Sokhean
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501537437/minister-highlights-new-charter-for-improving-press-law-amendment/
Council of Ministers to update law on archives
Vongsey Vissoth, Permanent Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the Office of the Council of Ministers and Chairman of National Archives of Cambodia has instructed the council working group to update the archives law to match the current situation in Cambodia, especially with respect to ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501538183/council-of-ministers-to-update-law-on-archives/
BAKC launches nationwide legal training for local authorities
Local authorities from the district to village levels throughout the country will receive training from the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia (BAKC) to increase legal awareness on topics ranging from birth, marriage and death certificates to criminal and civil procedures. ...
Niem Chheng
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/bakc-launches-nationwide-legal-training-for-local-authorities
Phnom Penh court issues six to eight years jail sentence on Mother Nature activists, four arrested outside
On Tuesday morning, four out of 10 Mother Nature activists were arrested shortly after the Phnom Penh Municipal Court dropped its verdict on them for insulting the King and plotting to overthrow the government. ...
Anti-drug abuse, trafficking day marked with incinerations
Almost 100 kilogrammes of narcotics and other illegal substances were burned by the National Anti-Drug Authority (NACD) and various provincial authorities last week, in a series of ceremonies held to mark the June 26 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. ...
Phak Seangly
https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/anti-drug-abuse-trafficking-day-marked-with-incinerations
Blitz on cybercrime: High-powered committee formed to intensify battle against scourge
In a decisive move to combat the growing menace of online fraud, the Ministry of Interior has established a high-level committee with representation in the capital and provinces. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501515603/blitz-on-cybercrime-high-powered-committee-formed-to-intensify-battle-against-scourge/
PM instructs capital-provincial authorities to eliminate drug distribution and use in communities
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, instructed the capital-provincial authorities to continue implementing the “safe village-commune-district” policy by eliminating drug distribution and use in the community, especially in clubs and entertainment venues. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501510217/pm-instructs-capital-provincial-authorities-to-eliminate-drug-distribution-and-use-in-communities/
Justice Ministry to amend criminal code after strong criticism on tycoon’s murder charge
The Justice Ministry will amend the Criminal Code, particularly the “aggravating” circumstances of a criminal offense relating to murder, following public outcry over the charges brought against tycoon Srey Sina who carried out a brutal shooting. ...
Khuon Narim and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/justice-ministry-to-amend-criminal-code-after-strong-criticism-on-tycoons-murder-charge/
Hun Sen proposes law to punish anyone denying Cambodia’s genocidal past
Senate President Hun Sen proposed drafting a law against people who claim that Cambodia did not experience a genocide and wanted to start a “color revolution”. A political analyst has said the law would further shrink citizens’ freedom of expression in relation to historical events. ...
Khuon Narim and Ly Rosslan
https://cambojanews.com/hun-sen-proposes-law-to-punish-anyone-denying-cambodias-genocidal-past/
PM ordered all capital-provincial governors to take action to control gangsters, especially Samurai swordsmen
The Prime Minister of Cambodia, Dr. Hun Manet, has ordered all capital and provincial governors to cooperate with all relevant authorities to crack down and take the strictest action against gangs, especially gangs with Samurai swords. ...
Khmer Times Staff
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501493673/pm-ordered-all-capital-provincial-governors-to-take-action-to-control-gangsters-especially-samurai-swordsmen/
Six regional operation centres established under NITC
The government has established six regional operation centres under the National Information Technology Center (NITC) to research, collect, and analyse information related to national security, focusing on combating terrorism and crime across the country. ...
Torn Vibol
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501491734/six-regional-operation-centres-established-under-nitc/
Stay on guard: PM calls on police to strengthen capacity to ensure security
Amid growing threats worldwide, Prime Minister Hun Manet urged all police personnel to strengthen their capacity to ensure security which is crucial for the Kingdom’s continued development. ...
Hang Punreay
https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501487282/stay-on-guard-pm-calls-on-police-to-strengthen-capacity-to-ensure-security/