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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.
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