Law and judiciary

The judiciary has officially commenced legal proceedings in response to the murder of online journalist Chhoeung Chheng, with a commitment to ensuring justice for the victim. This is according to a statement made by Tep Asnarith, spokesman for the Ministry of Information on Saturday, after ...

Preah Sihanouk authorities are calling for regional cooperation to combat online fraud, citing the complexity of these crimes and the need for stronger law enforcement efforts. This comes ahead of an investment summit aimed at attracting investors and addressing the unfinished buildings in the province. ...

Free press advocates are demanding justice for environmental reporter Chhoeung Chheng after he was shot and killed by a suspected illegal logger on the outskirts of a protected area in northern Cambodia. Chheng and a colleague were in the region to document illegal forest activities ...

Cambodian authorities plan to crack down on spam SMS hotspots by accelerating the approval of a cybersecurity law targeting hardware-based spam generation, alongside public awareness efforts and a ban on Fake BTS devices. ...

Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian Senate and leader of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), met personally with Chinese President Xi Jinping on December 3, as part of his three-day official visit to China. He encouraged increased security cooperation in areas like fraud and online gambling, ...

Approximately 40,000 hectares of land in Zones 2 and 3 surrounding the Tonle Sap Lake in Kampong Thom province have been illegally encroached upon by 176 individuals. Authorities are currently deliberating to find solutions for those unwilling to return the land to the state. ...

The Ministry of Women’s Affairs is establishing a technical working group to review certain articles of the law on the prevention of domestic violence and the protection of victims, which are being amended. ...

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet affirmed that the Royal Government plans to allocate approximately $100 million for land demarcation to resolve land disputes. ...

The Cambodian Senate has approved a draft law on wastewater systems aimed at achieving the goal of preventing and reducing wastewater discharge into seas, rivers, streams, lakes, creeks and ponds by 50 per cent by 2030, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). ...

The Supreme Court of Cambodia (SCC) participated in discussions and exchanges of views on the progress of ASEAN-plus cooperation and the future of the Council of ASEAN Chief Justices, aiming to strengthen closer ties between the courts of ASEAN countries and promote judicial cooperation. ...

Authorities are revising road traffic laws to enhance safety for all road users. ...

Hun Manet has warned against false land requests using underprivileged households as an excuse, emphasising legal action for offenders, while social analysts call for reinvestigations of fraudulent cases and stricter, clearer land allocation procedures. ...

The Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a sub-decree authorizing the issuance, circulation and use of a new 200,000 Riels banknote in the Kingdom of Cambodia. ...

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 ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Minister of Cult and Religion Chay Borin said that the ministry is preparing to draft a law on religion in the nation. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

Cambodia and China signed a work plan to continue law enforcement cooperation on Friday, building on the successful collaboration from 2019 to the present. ...

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. ...

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. ...