Senate passes NGO law amid boycott

24 July 2015
The Phnom Penh Post
Associations and other membership groups / Civil society / Law and judiciary / Law making process / Non-governmental organizations / Social development
Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations (LANGO)

Cambodia’s Senate today gave its expected approval to the controversial law on associations and non-governmental organisations (LANGO), amid street protests and a boycott from opposition representatives.

All 44 Cambodia People’s Party senators present voted unanimously to endorse the draft legislation, which will next week head to the Constitutional Council before being presented to King Norodom Sihamoni for a final approval. …

 Chhay Channyda
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