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27 Jun 2011

The Separation of Powers and the Rule of Law

This legal guide introduces the concept of establishing robust and independent institutions that respect the principles of the separation of powers and the rule of law, and considers its application in the Kingdom of Cambodia.

The Separation of Powers and the Rule of Law

CCHR Fundamental Freedoms Series: Internet Censorship

This article gives an overview of Internet penetration in the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”), the recent trend towards Internet censorship, and the grave implications for freedom of expression in Cambodia. It has been written by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (“CCHR”), a non-aligned, independent, non-governmental organisation (“NGO”) that works to promote and protect democracy and respect for human rights – primarily civil and political rights – throughout Cambodia.

CCHR Fundamental Freedoms Series – Internet Censorship

3 May 2011

Draft Law on Associations and Non-governmental Organizations

Author(s):  Ou Virak and Robert Finch

Organisation:  CCHR

Date produced:  May 2011

This factsheet provides an overview of CCHR’s key concerns and recommendations relating to the Law as per the latest draft of 25 March 2011, in addition to some background information relating to the rationale behind the Law and the consultation process to date. CCHR is 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 the Kingdom of Cambodia (“Cambodia”).

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27 Apr 2009

Articulations of Local Governance in Timor-Leste : Lessons for Local Development Under Decentralization

This article asks how government can ensure that it hears and implements citizens’ views on development planning.

It discusses how the convergence of different governance systems at the local level, and the wider Timorese experience of sociopolitical change, can impact the way local development initiatives are perceived and implemented.

This policy note is available courtesy of the World Bank.

Articulations of Local Governance in Timor-Leste

27 Oct 2006

Towards Institutional Justice? A Review of the Work of Cambodia’s Cadastral Commission in Relation to Land Dispute Resolution

This report outlines the commission’s role, examines its positive effect in practice, and recommends expansion.

Who controls land and how it is used are central development issues. This report provides some background on land management and disputation in Cambodia before outlining and evaluating the Cambodian land dispute resolution process. Focus is put on institutional structure; trends in caseloads and handling; procedural issues; and organisational and management issues.

This report is made available courtesy of the World Bank.

Towards Institutional Justice?

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