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Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the Administrative Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and other Serious, Dangerous and Contagious Diseases (No. 57-ANK-BK). -

Adoption: 2021-03-31 | KHM-2021-R-113251

Sets out the details for the restrictions put in place for the containment of COVID-19 as well as other serious, dangerous or contagious diseases.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Royal Kram NS/RKM/0321/004 on Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and other Serious, Dangerous and Contagious Diseases. -

Adoption: 2021-03-11 | KHM-2021-L-113252

Sets out new legal and administrative measures adopted by the Royal Government of Cambodia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These include restrictions on freedom of movement, peaceful assembly and the right to work. The Law allows 20-year prison terms and fines of up to 20 million riels (USD 5,000) for those convicted of violations. The law grants the Government power to ban or restrict any gathering or demonstration.

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the Establishment of a National Internet Gateway (No. 23 ANK/BK). -

Adoption: 2021-02-16 | KHM-2021-R-113253

The purpose of the National Internet Gateway (NIG) Sub-Decree is to facilitate and manage internet connections to strengthen revenue collection, protect national security, to “preserve social order, culture, and national tradition” (article 1).

The NIG establishes a digital gateway to manage all internet traffic into and out of Cambodia. Provisions allow government-appointed NIG operators to block or disconnect any online connections (article 6), retain traffic data for a year and provide other network information as requested by authorities (article 14), and issue penalties for non-compliant telecommunications operators (article 16).

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Notification on Further Reminder on Preventative Measures Against Covid-19 at Factories, Enterprise. 2020 -

Adoption: 2020-06-02 | KHM-2020-R-110688

On 2nd June 2020, the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training issued a notification on additional reminder on prevention measure and activities against COVID-19 at factories and businesses to inform the owner of factories, enterprises and especially for garment industries have to continue to follow the guidelines from the Ministry of Health in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Instruction 048 on the Protection of Health and Livelihood of Migrant Workers Staying and Working Abroad or Having Returned to Hometowns During Covid-19 Prevention (No. 48/20 K.B/S.N.N.N.L). -

Adoption: 2020-04-29 | KHM-2020-R-110690

On 29 April 2020, the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training has issued an instruction on the protection of health and livelihood of migrant workers staying and working abroad or having returned to hometowns during Covid-19 prevention.

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Instruction 046 On Quarantine Measures for Worker/Employees at Factories, Enterprise, Establishment Taking Leave During Khmer New Year and Returning to Work (No: 046/20). -

Adoption: 2020-04-17 | KHM-2020-R-110687

In accordance with Notification 013/20 ក.ប/ស.ណ.ន.ខ.ល dated 09 April 2020 on Measures to Prevent Covid-19 at Factories, Enterprises, Establishments during the Postponement of Khmer New Year Holidays 2020 and Notification 014/20 ក.ប ស.ណ.ន.ខ.ល dated 09 April 2020 on the Usage of Permit Card of Transportation of Employees/Workers and Working during Domestic Traveling Restriction for the Purpose of Preventing Covid-19 Pandemic of the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training and Letter No. 066 សខល of the Ministry of Health dated 15 April 2020 on Quarantine 14 days for Workers Who Returns from their Hometown after Khmer New Year.

Sets out instructions from the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training for all owners or directors and employees/workers of factories, enterprises, establishments for returning to work for those who took leave during Khmer New Year.

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Instructions No. 045/20 On Employment Contract Suspension and Suspension of NSSF Contribution Payment for Factories, Enterprises, Establishments in the Garment and Tourism Sectors Severely Affected by Covid-19 (MoLVT No: 045/20 K.B/S.N.N.Kh.L). -

Adoption: 2020-04-17 | KHM-2020-R-110689

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on the Management of the Nation in Emergencies, 2020. -

Adoption: 2020-04-10 | KHM-2020-L-113250

This law stipulates the mode for proceeding with and conditions for declaring a national emergency to maintain national security and public order and to protect the lives and health of the people as well as property and the environment when people of the nation are jeopardized.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on Associations and NGOs (No. 0415/010). -

Adoption: 2015-07-13 | KHM-2015-L-100323

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Criminal Code of the Kingdom of Cambodia. -

Adoption: 2009-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2010-12 | KHM-2010-L-93343

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas No. 62/08 on the Use of Court Screen and Courtroom TV-Linked Testimony from Child/Vulnerable Victims or Witnesses. -

Adoption: 2008-10-06 | KHM-2008-R-93362

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Court Screen
Chapter III - Application for courtroom TV-linked testimony from child/vulnerable victims
Chapter IV - Roles and Responsibilities of Support Person and Court Staff during TV-Linked Testimony
Chapter V - Protection of Child/Vulnerable Victim or Witness
Chapter VI - Recording
Chapter VII - Final Provisions

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Royal Kram NS/RKM/0208/005 on the Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. -

Adoption: 2007-12-20 | KHM-2007-L-93355

CHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
The object of the Law is to suppress the acts of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in order to protect the rights and dignity of human beings, to improve the health and welfare of citizens, to preserve and enhance good national customs, and to implement the UN Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, or other international instruments or agreements with regard to human trafficking that the Kingdom of Cambodia has ratified or signed.

CHAPTER II - THE ACT OF SELLING/BUYING OR EXCHANGE OF HUMAN BEING
Offenses listed in the Law in Chapter 2 include:
- Article 9: Unlawful Removal, inter alia, of a Minor
- Article 10: Unlawful Removal with Purpose
- Article 11: Unlawful Removal for Cross-border Transfer
- Article 12: Unlawful Recruitment for Exploitation
- Article 14: The Act of Selling, Buying or Exchanging a Person
- Article 15: The Act of Selling, Buying or Exchanging a Person with Purpose
- Article 16: The Act of Selling, Buying or Exchanging a Person for Cross-border Transfer
- Article 17: Transportation with Purpose
- Article 18: Cross-border Transportation (the Act of Bringing a Person Cross-border)
- Article 19: Receipt of a Person with Purpose
- Article 20: Receipt of a Person for the Purpose of Assisting the Offender

CHAPTER III - CONFINEMENT
CHAPTER IV - PROSTITUTION AND CHILD PROSTITUTION
CHAPTER V - PORNOGRAPHY
CHAPTER VI - INDECENCY AGAINST MINORS UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS
CHAPTER VII - CIVIL REMEDY
CHAPTER VIII - SUPPLEMENTAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER IX - FINAL PROVISIONS

The Law on Suppression of Kidnapping, Human Trafficking/Sale of Human Beings and Exploitation of Human Beings, which was promulgated by Royal Kram No:CS/RKM/0296/01 shall be repealed by this law. This law shall prevail if a provision of any other law is in contradiction with the provisions of this law.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Code of Criminal Procedure 2007. -

Adoption: 2007-06-07 | KHM-2007-L-82933

BOOK ONE: CRIMINAL AND CIVIL ACTIONS
Title I - General Principles
Title II - Criminal Actions
Title III - Civil Actions
BOOK TWO: AUTHORITIES ENTRUSTED WITH PROSECUTION, INVESTIGATION AND INTERROGATION POWERS
Title I - Prosecution
Title II - Investigating Judge
Title III - Investigation Chamber
Title IV - Judicial Police
BOOK THREE: POLICE INQUIRY
Title I - General Provisions
Title II - Inquiry of Flagrante Delicto Cases
Title III - Preliminary Inquiry
Title IV - Return of Items Seized During Inquiry
BOOK FOUR: JUDICIAL INVESTIGATIONS
Title I - Investigating Judge
BOOK FIVE: JUDGMENTS
Title I - Judgment of Court of First Instance
Title II - Appeals Against Judgments
Title III - Preliminary Inquiry
Title IV - Return of Items Seized During Inquiry
BOOK SIX: SUPREME COURT
BOOK SEVEN: CITATIONS, SUMMONS AND NOTIFICATIONS
BOOK EIGHT: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
BOOK NINE: SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS
BOOK TEN: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
BOOK ELEVEN: FINAL PROVISION

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Civil Code of Cambodia. -

Adoption: 2007 | Date of entry into force: 2011-12-22 | KHM-2007-L-93489

Book I: General Rules
Book II: Persons
Book III: Real Rights
Book IV: Obligations
Book V: Particular Type of Contracts/Torts
Book VI: Security
Book VII: Relatives
Book VIII: Succession
Book IX: Final Provisions

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Code of Civil Procedure of Cambodia. -

Adoption: 2006-07-06 | Date of entry into force: 2007-07-17 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2007-07-27 | KHM-2002-L-78324

BOOK ONE - GENERAL RULES
BOOK TWO - PERSONS
Chapter I - Natural Persons
Chapter II - Juristic Persons
BOOK THREE - REAL RIGHTS
Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Ownership
BOOK FOUR - OBLIGATIONS
Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Declaration of Intention and Contract
Chapter III - Performance of Contract
Chapter IV - Remedies for Breach of Contract
Chapter V - Burden of Risk
Chapter VI - Effect of Obligation Against Third Parties
Chapter VII - Extinction of Obligations
Chapter VIII - Extinctive Prescription Regarding Claims
Chapter IX - Assignment Of Claims And Assumption Of Obligations
BOOK FIVE - PARTICULAR TYPES OF CONTRACTS / TORTS
BOOK SIX - SECURITY
BOOK SEVEN - RELATIVES
BOOK EIGHT - SUCCESSION

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Royal Kram No. NS/RPM/1005/031 on the Prevention of Domestic Violence and the Protection of Victims. -

Adoption: 2005-10-24 | KHM-2005-L-86091

Provides measures for the protection of victims of domestic violence as well as prevention. Sets out what acts are considered to come under the definition of domestic violence and defines the persons capable of committing domestic violence.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Royal Kram 0102/004 on Aggravating Circumstances of Crimes. -

Adoption: 2002-01-07 | KHM-2002-L-86092

Sets out the aggravating circumstances with respect to certain crimes including murder, kidnapping and rape. Provides increased penalties in cases where aggravating circumstances are proved.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on Amendment to the Law on Criminal Procedure, articles 36, 38, 90, and 91. -

Adoption: 2001-11-14 | KHM-2001-L-89836

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the Creation of a Council for Development of Social Affairs (89/ANKr-BK). -

Adoption: 2000-12-04 | KHM-2000-R-63391

Provides for establishment of Council for Development (composed of Government representatives) to assist in an operation of the Supreme Council for State Reform regarding social affairs. Council shall be located at Ministry of Planning's Cabinet. Mission of Council is to initiate, promote, operate, facilitate and monitor implementation of social policies and programs as directed by the Supreme Council for State Reform. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - General provisions - Constitution

Amendement à la Constitution du Royaume du Cambodge du 4 mars 1999. -

Adoption: 1999-03-04 | KHM-1999-C-57026

Insère un nouveau chapitre 8 concernant la composition, le fonctionnement et les fonctions du Sénat nouvellement créé. Nombreuses autres modifications pour tenir compte de la création du Sénat auquel sont attribuées certaines fonctions auparavant dévolues à l'Assemblée ou à son président. Aucune modification concernant les dispositions relatives aux droits et obligations des citoyens (droit de vote, droit à la sécurité sociale, droit de grève, droit à la vie, droit d'association, etc.).

Cambodia - General provisions - Constitution

The Law on the Organization and Functioning of the Constitutional Council, 1998. -

Adoption: 1998-04-08 | KHM-1998-C-94126

This Law aims at creating and determining the Organization and the Functioning of the Constitutional Council in order to ensure the respect of the Constitution, to interpret the Constitution and the laws, to examine and to rule on the litigations related to the elections of the Members of the National Assembly and to the elections of the Senators.

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Décision du 13 janvier 1998 créant l'Observatoire économique et social. -

Adoption: 1998-01-13 | KHM-1998-R-63749

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Royal Kram CS/RKM/1197/07 on Political Parties. -

Adoption: 1997-10-28 | KHM-1997-L-63395

Governs creation, registration and activities of political parties. Divided into 11 parts. Part 1 contains general provisions. Part 2 regulates establishment of political parties, Part 3 membership, Part 4 internal organization of political parties, Part 5 registration of political parties, Part 6 financing, and Part 7 records and audits. Part 8 provides for dissolution, merging and alliance of political parties; Part 9 for penalties. Parts 10 and 11 contain transitional and final provisions. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Royal Kram CS/RKM/0397/01 promulgating the Labour Law. -

Adoption: 1997-01-10 | KHM-1997-L-46560

Comprend dix neuf chapitres et 396 articles. Le Chapitre I -Dispositions générales- confirme les principes de l'égalité de chances et de traitement ainsi que la liberté syndicale (art.12). Sont interdits le travail forcé et le louage de travail pour amortissement de dettes (art.15 et 16). Le Chapitre II -De l'entreprise- réglemente le fonctionnement de l'entreprise, les livrets de travail et de paye. Le champ d'application de l'apprentissage figure au Chapitre III. Le Chapitre IV fixe les termes du contrat de travail, conclusion, durée, licenciement. Le Chapitre V traite des conventions collectives du travail. Les conditions générales du travail sont déterminées au Chapitre VI. Outre les mesures relatives au salaire, horaires de travail, repos hebdomadaire et congés, font l'objet de protection particulière les femmes et les enfants (art. 172 à 187). Les professions agricoles bénéficient également de règles spéciales au Chapitre VII. Le Chapitre VIII dispose en matière d'hygiène et sécurité des travailleurs, prévoyant notamment les services médicaux du travail. Les accidents du travail sont définis au Chapitre IX. Le Chapitre X porte sur le placement et le recrutement des travailleurs, y compris sur le contrôle de la main-d'oeuvre étrangère. La liberté syndicale et la représentation des travailleurs dans l'entreprise sont expressément détaillées au Chapitre XI. Les étrangers peuvent également prétendre à exercer des fonctions syndicales ou patronales. La liberté syndicale jouit de garantie (art.279). Le Chapitre XII légifère dans le domaine des conflits du travail et un conseil d'arbitrage est créé. L'exercice du droit de grève est autorisé au Chapitre XIII et l'embauche de travailleurs pour remplacer les grévistes prohibée (art.334). Le Chapitre XIV établit les missions de l'inspection du travail dont celles de l'inspection médicale du travail. La commission consultative du travail, visée au Chapitre XV, respecte le tripartisme et donne son avis sur les activités de l'OIT. Pénalités et tribunaux du travail sont arrêtées respectivement aux Chapitres XVI et XVII.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management. -

Adoption: 1996-12-24 | KHM-1996-L-93402

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - National and Regional Environmental Plans
Chapter III - Environmental Impact Assessment
Chapter IV - Natural Resource Management
Chapter V - Environmental Protection
Chapter VI - Monitoring, Record-Keeping and Inspection
Chapter VII - Public Participation and Accessing Information
Chapter VIII - Environment Endowment Fund
Chapter IX - Penalties
Chapter X - Interim Provisions
Chapter XI - Final Provisions

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on Khmer National Identity Cards (No. 36). -

Adoption: 1996-07-26 | KHM-1996-R-66177

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on the Media. -

Adoption: 1995-07-18 | KHM-1995-L-42145

Guarantees freedom of the press and of publication in accordance with Articles 31 and 41 of the Constitution. Section 2 guarantees the right to confidentiality of press sources; section 3 prohibits pre-censorship. Section 4 ensures the right to publish official information, unless disclosure of such would threaten national security. Section 12 prohibits the publication of information which "affects national security or political stability"; section 13 prohibits publication of "falsehoods that insult or show contempt for national institutions." Section 17 provides that no person shall own or manage more than two press organs. The number of foreign-owned Khmer language press organs is limited to 20 per cent of the total (section 18). Translation to English.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on the Chamber of Commerce.

Adoption: 1995-05-16 | KHM-1995-L-66410

Makes provision for the organization, functions, duties and financing of the Chambers of Commerce.

Cambodia - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on maintenance of social order in Phnom Penh, in the provinces and municipalities, 1994. -

Adoption: 1994-08-10 | KHM-1994-R-64042

Establishes that every Cambodian citizen shall be responsible for maintaining social order, public security, santitation and hygiene. Offences committed against social order, public order, santitation and hygiene as specified in this Anukret are considered petty offenses. Lists different offences against public order.

Cambodia - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia. -

Adoption: 1993-09-21 | KHM-1993-C-35789

Contient des dispositions relatives aux droits et obligations des citoyens (droit de vote, droit à la sécurité sociale, droit de grève, droit à la vie, droit d'association, droit à l'éducation, etc.) et à l'organisation de l'Etat. Disponible en anglais et en français.

Cambodia - General provisions - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Parliamentary Declaration of 1993-07-01

Adoption: 1993-07-01 | KHM-1993-M-39345

With reference to the Paris Agreement of 1991-10-23 and the result of the general election held under the auspices of the United Nations 1993-05-23 - 1995-05-28, the Parliament decided as follows: All laws and regulations of Cambodia that safeguard state properties, rights, freedom, life and legal private property of all citizens and are in conformitiy with the national interests shall remain in force until the creation of new laws and regulations to replace them.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Royal Kram on Organization of Courts. -

Adoption: 1993-02-08 | KHM-1993-L-63404

Divided into 8 parts. Part 1 contains general provisions. Part 2 deals with provincial and municipal courts, Part 3 with military court, Part 4 with appeals court, and Part 5 with supreme court. Part 6 provides for appointments to these various courts. Parts 7 and 8 contain transitional and final provisions. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Provisions Relating to the Judiciary and Criminal Law And Procedure Applicable in Cambodia During the Transitional Period (UNTAC). -

Adoption: 1992-09-10 | KHM-1992-L-72389

Contains provisions to regulate the judiciary criminal law and procedure during the transition period after the signing of the Comprehensive Political Settlement of the Cambodian Conflict of 23 October 1991.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on forced physical imprisonment, 1992. -

Adoption: 1992-02-08 | KHM-1992-L-64043

Makes provision for physical imprisonment as measure to force convicted person to repay forfeit penalty. Forfeit penalty may result from fine, damage/reparation or compensation. Person below age of 18 or insane person shall not be subject to imprisonment. Regulates various procedural matters.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Law of Cambodia (1992).

Adoption: 1992 | KHM-1992-L-38230

Compte 14 chapitres et 295 articles. Dispositions détaillées sur l'apprentissage, les conditions de travail ainsi que l'emploi des femmes et des enfants. Le chapitre 7 couvre les conditions des travailleurs employés dans les plantations, notamment les rations quotidiennes de riz pour les familles, le logement et l'éducation. Les chapitres huit et neuf s'adressent à la santé et à la sécurité au travail, incluant des vaccinations gratuites contre les maladies contagieuses qui doivent être dispensées par l'employeur. Chaque entreprise doit avoir des représentants du personnel qui sont élus par les travailleurs pour une durée de trois ans. Ces représentants font valoir les intérêts des travailleurs pour ce qui est de leurs plaintes concernant leurs conditions de travail et veillent au respect des règles de santé et de sécurité. L'emphase est mise sur le règlement des différends individuels et collectis par le biais de la négociaiton et de la conciliation.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on the Punishment of Acts of Terrorism. -

Adoption: 1992 | KHM-1992-L-86090

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on Demonstrations. -

Adoption: 1991-12-27 | KHM-1991-L-75333

Regulates the right of meetings and gatherings of groups and crowds for staging demonstrations.

Cambodia - General provisions - Law, Act

Law on Marriage and Family. -

Adoption: 1989-07-17 | KHM-1989-L-86095

Sets out the requirement to be fulfilled for a marriage to be recognized officially. Also regulates separation, divorce and annulment of marriages and the status of children and adoption procedures.