Home › Resources › Latest Resources › Fundamental Freedoms Factsheet: "Freedom Parks"

Fundamental Freedoms Factsheet: "Freedom Parks"

Author(s): 
Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
This fact sheet explains the concern that "freedom parks" are being used to restrict the freedoms of expression and assembly in Cambodia.
Disclaimer: 
This publication provides general information and comments on the subject matter covered and is not a comprehensive treatment of the subject. It is not intended to provide legal advice, and readers should not rely on it but seek specific legal advice before taking any legal action with respect to the matters discussed.

There are concerns about the misuse of the 2009 Law on Peaceful Assembly (the “Demonstration Law”) to suppress freedom of expression and assembly in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), specifically the disturbing drift towards restricting peaceful gatherings or protests to “freedom parks”, in contravention of the Demonstration Law and the freedoms of expression and assembly as enshrined in domestic and international law.

Click here to read the PDF.

Keywords: liberty, human rights, freedom of association, civil unrest, activism


No votes yet

UK AidThe A4ID Law & International Resource Centre is part of A4ID's 'Lawyers in Development' project,
funded by the UK Department for International Development (DfID).