Cambodia’s top court denies bail to 21 jailed protesters

9 May 2014
Radio Free Asia
Civil society / Human rights / Judiciary and courts / Law and judiciary / Laws and regulations / Prisons / Social development
Am Sam Ath / Appeal Court / Cambodia National Rescue Party / Cambodian People's Party / Chan Puthisak / CNRP / CPP / Hun Sen / Independent Democratic Association of Informal Economy / LICADHO / Phnom Penh Municipal Court / Sam Sokong / Supreme Court

Cambodia’s Supreme Court on Friday upheld a decision refusing bail to 21 people arrested during a deadly worker strike crackdown, a defense lawyer said, as dozens of supporters protested outside, calling the charges against them politically motivated and demanding their release. The top court upheld the Appeal Court’s decision denying the 21 workers and activists bail, citing their trial underway at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, lawyers said. The 21 and two others are facing charges of “causing intentional violence” and “damaging property” during the strike and face up to five years’ imprisonment as well as fines from U.S. $1,000 to $2,500 if convicted. …

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