IBA denies political influence claims
The Cambodian Bar Association has refuted a scathing critique of its independence and ethics by the International Bar Association (IBA) that questioned Cambodia’s membership in the global group, calling the assessment an unfounded “insult.”
Following a visit to the country by a team of legal experts, the IBA’s Human Rights Institute last week issued a report on Cambodia’s judicial system accusing the local bar association of favoring unqualified CPP-affiliated candidates for membership, letting the CPP manipulate leadership votes, and taking bribes in exchange for places in training programs. …
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https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/bar-association-denies-political-influence-claims-95607/
