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| The Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia |
| Released on 2012-07-27 |
| This fact sheet provides an overview of the ECCC with regards to its judicial framework and recent controversy including allegations of political interference. This fact sheet also provides recommendations that take into account the legacy the institution will leave for the judiciary and rule of law in Cambodia. This fact sheet is written by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”), a non-aligned, independent, non-governmental organization (“NGO”) that works to promote and protect democracy and respect for human rights – primarily civil and political rights – throughout Cambodia. |
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| The Appellate Court of Cambodia |
| Released on 2012-06-29 |
| CCHR today releases its fifth fact sheet of 2012 in its “Institutions” series. In light of recent reports that the Ministry of Justice plans to establish regional branches of the current centralized Appeal Court throughout Cambodian provinces, this fact sheet provides an overview of the role and functions of the Appeal Court as well as its effectiveness in the context of wider problems relating to access to justice in Cambodia. |
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| The National Election Committee |
| Released on 2012-05-31 |
| An independent, neutral and competent election administrator that is capable of dealing effectively with complaints is fundamental to enabling voters to feel confidence in the electoral process. However, issues pertaining to the structure, independence and functioning of the NEC raise questions about its ability to be a true and fair electoral
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| National Human Rights Bodies in Cambodia |
| Released on 2012-03-30 |
| The National Human Rights Bodies, while representing a potentially important means of promoting and protecting human rights in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), have failed to demonstrate that they are sufficiently autonomous to hold the Royal Government of Cambodia (the “RGC”) to account when it comes to its human rights record. |
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| Commune Councils |
| Released on 2012-02-24 |
| The decentralization of loca governance to democratically-‐elected Commune Councils is in theory a welcome step for democracy in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”). However, the fact that independent candidates are barred from participating in Commune Council elections seems to contradict the central aim of decentralization, namely bringing democracy closer to the people by increasing the degree oflocal representation. In fact, the political process at the local level now entrenches political control at all levels of government. |
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