Cambodia: tribunal must not use torture “confessions” as a legitimate source of information
What prisoners say or “confess” to under torture should never be admissible in any court proceedings, said the ICJ and other Human Rights groups. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Cambodia
Cambodia: ICJ submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
The ICJ is concerned by the Government’s participation in – and failure to protect its people from – forced evictions. (more…)
ICJ urges government of Cambodia to drop criminal defamation charges against human rights defenders
The ICJ today urged the Government of Cambodia to immediately drop criminal defamation charges brought against three human rights defenders arrested over the last two weeks. (more…)
Cambodia: ICJ deplores murder of judge
ICJ today expressed its shock at the shooting yesterday of a Cambodian judge who had sentenced a top Khmer Rouge Commander last year. (more…)
CIJL Yearbook: the judiciary in transition, vol. III, 1994
In times of transition, the judiciary needs to be given special attention. This period is essential to restore the balance between the three state authorities, to empower the judiciary to become a separate and equal power. As such, it can fullfil its role as the main protector of human rights. (more…)
CIJL Yearbook: legal protection of lawyers, vol. II, 1993
For lawyers to be able to perform these crucial functions, they should be protected from improper interference. They should be able to organize themselves in free and independent bar associations. Law should embody adequate safeguards to allow them to function. (more…)