Technology adviser calls process in cybercrime law ‘completely wrong’
A senior government adviser on information technology says a draft of a cybercrime law is unnecessary and could lead to demonstrations and unrest if passed as currently written. Critics say the draft law, made public last week, criminalizes online behavior in vague language open to abuse by authorities that could curb online freedoms. … Many Cambodians have found cyberspace a place for political commentary, opening an unprecedented space for government criticism, online discussions, and the dissemination of information. Phu Leewood, advisor to the Cambodian government and former secretary general of NiDA, called the drafting process on the draft law “completely wrong.” … Phu Leewood said the draft law was written by people who lack IT knowledge, and without consultation with legal experts, judges or prosecutors. As a result, it has many flaws on what constitutes a cybercrime and how it can be prosecuted. …
Khoun Theara
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