A/HRC/24/36 saying that the Khmer Rouge’s notorious S-21 prison, also commonly known as “Tuol Sleng”, was an artificial invention set up by the Vietnamese. On 27 May, the Prime Minister called for a law to criminalize denial of crimes by the Khmer Rouge to be drafted and enacted. On 7 June, following the removal of all opposition Members of Parliament, 86 participating lawmakers from the ruling Cambodian People’s Party and its coalition FUNCINPEC party unanimously approved a Law on the Denial of Crimes Committed during the Period of Democratic Kampuchea. The Special Rapporteur is deeply concerned that this important law was voted upon without any public debate. 47. Another area of concern is the restriction on freedom of expression. The ruling party has a near monopoly on national radio and television in the country. The predominantly rural population has little access to independent news other than through programmes broadcast by foreign radios. On 28 June, the Ministry of Information released two directives aiming to ban foreign radio broadcasting during the election period. One signed on 25 June stated that all FM radio stations must suspend relaying and airing all Khmerlanguage foreign radio programmes during the 31 days prior to election day, adding that if any FM radio station did not respect the directive, the Ministry of Information would take legal measures. The second directive dated 21 June ordered a halt to broadcasting and direct relay from foreign radio stations about surveys or the results of surveys related to the election process during the five days preceding election day and a halt to broadcasting on all campaign activities during the final 24 hours before the election and on election day. From that very day, the ban immediately silenced Khmer-language radio broadcasts from several foreign stations, which media and civil society organizations said are a vital source of independent information. On 29 June, the Ministry of Information issued a reversal on the first directive but maintained the second. The Special Rapporteur stresses that ensuring public access to independent media is essential for levelling the playing field in the electoral process and allowing voters to make an informed choice on election day. He welcomes the rescindment of the 25 June directive but regrets that the 21 June directive has not been revoked. The Special Rapporteur firmly recommends that such initiatives that are not provided for in law and contravene freedom of information and expression be effectively prohibited in the future. VI. Follow-up to recommendations on economic and other land concessions 48. Regarding the recommendations in the report on economic and other land concessions submitted to the twenty-first session of the Human Rights Council in 2012 (A/HRC/21/63/Add.1), the Special Rapporteur notes the positive developments resulting from the private land titling programme of the Government led by the Prime Minister himself. During his visit to Kompong Chhnang Province in December 2012, the Special Rapporteur spoke directly with villagers who had received their long-awaited land titles. Along with many national and international stakeholders, the Special Rapporteur had long been calling for a speedy land titling programme and he is pleased to see it now taking place. Nevertheless, further implementation of the existing framework on land rights and strengthening of land management institutions are necessary for these gains to be sustainable, and a significant number of the recommendations outlined in the abovementioned report have not yet been adequately addressed. 49. Insecure land tenure, ineffective systems (court and cadastral) to handle claims related to land and other obstacles to access to justice, and widespread land disputes continue to be a challenge. The continued number of clashes between authorities (civilian and military), company representatives involved in agro-industry and infrastructure and property development (including private security personnel) and communities affected is a 14