CAMBODIA MUST MOVE FORWARD WITH JUDICIARY, LAND AND ELECTORAL REFORMS -- UN EXPERT

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CAMBODIA MUST MOVE FORWARD WITH JUDICIARY, LAND AND ELECTORAL REFORMS
-- UN EXPERT
New York, May 27 2013 12:00PM
A United Nations independent expert today called on the Cambodian
Government to keep moving forward with judiciary, electoral, economic
and land reforms, stressing his readiness to assist the country with
remaining challenges to implement his recommendations.

"Cambodia has come a long way, but that there is still some way to go
in promoting and protecting human rights, strengthening good
governance, enhancing the independence and capacity of State
institutions responsible for upholding people's rights,"
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the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia,
Surya P. Subedi at the end of his ninth fact-finding mission to the
country.

Mr. Subedi noted that progress on judiciary reforms "remains very
slow" but was encouraged by the fact that his recommendations to
strengthen the parliament's role in protective human rights appear to
be under active consideration by the National Assembly and Senate.

Regarding land reform, Mr. Subedi pointed out that two of his
recommendations -- a moratorium on economic land concessions and more
speedy land titling -- were moving forward.

The current land titling programme, he said, "is a unique opportunity
to address the tenure security of many families, including those
excluded from this and previous titling efforts, and those in conflict
with more powerful individuals and private sector interests."

However, he stressed that further implementation of the existing
framework on land rights and strengthening of land management
institutions is necessary for gains to be sustainable.

Recommendations on electoral reform are also being considered, and Mr.
Subedi urged all parties and the National Election Committee to ensure
free, fair and peaceful elections in the upcoming national elections
in July.

"All sides should play by the rules, demonstrate maturity in debate,
and not engage in insulting games. All sides must be able to play on a
level playing field," he said.

The independent expert also expressed concern at the restrictions of
freedom of expression in the country, and impunity for a long list of
crimes for which no one has been brought to justice. "I urge the
Government to expedite its investigation of such cases and bring to
justice the perpetrators," Mr. Subedi said.

During his visit, Mr. Subedi met with Government officials, as well as
members of the National Assembly and the judiciary. He is also held
meetings with human rights defenders, representatives from civil
society organizations and communities as well as the donor community.

Special rapporteurs are appointed by the Human Rights Council to
examine and report back on a country situation or a specific human
rights theme. The positions are honorary and the experts are not UN
staff, nor are they paid for their work. Mr. Subedi will present his
next report to the Council at its September 2013 session.
May 27 2013 12:00PM
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