A/HRC/24/36 command the full trust and confidence of the entire electorate within the country in future elections. In particular, much greater efforts to enable all eligible voters to exercise their political rights in a meaningful way must be made. 68. Freedom of expression of all stakeholders in Cambodian society should be respected at all times, including prior to, during and after elections. 69. Human rights defenders and especially those defending land rights should be allowed to carry on with their work without intimidation and harassment. 70. The promised review of the existing economic and other land concessions should be carried out as a matter of priority and the interests of the people affected by such concessions should be at the heart of such review. 71. Further attention should be given to improving access to information and transparency on a range of issues, including consultation and oversight, in line with the recommendations contained in the Special Rapporteur’s report on the granting and management of economic and other land concessions. 72. Additional measures should be taken to further implement the access to remedy related to land disputes, whether through strengthening formal and dedicated national dispute resolution systems, ensuring improved oversight over business enterprises which are party to disputes, or through improving the conflict prevention and consultation capacity of officials and armed forces in their dealings with affected communities. 73. The Government should develop an action plan with a time frame to accelerate the process of parliamentary reform. 74. The Government should expedite its investigation of a long list of cases which have not been properly investigated in which no one has been brought to justice. 75. The Special Rapporteur expresses hope that all the political parties and the National Election Committee will have ensured free, fair and peaceful elections on 28 July 2013, with all sides enabled to play on a level playing field. 19

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