A/HRC/42/60/Add.2 donor development partners, local and international associations and organisations, representatives of local community organisations and the private sector. On the 1st May 2019 “International Labour Day”, the Phnom Penh Municipality allowed approximately over 1,000 people from labour unions, associations and non-governmental organisations to meet to express their opinions on the premises of the Democracy Square and in front of the Council for the Development of Cambodia. As regards the amendment to the Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organisations, the Ministry of Interior has been reviewing and conducting research, based the previous law enforcement experience (Law on NGOs) as well as other experience gained from other countries in the world. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Interior is going to organise the third forum on partnerships between the Royal Government and civil society organisations in August 2019. One of its agendas includes discussion on an amendment to the Law on Associations and NonGovernmental Organisations, which is proposed by civil society organisations. I. Paragraph 55, Full Freedom and Rights to Operate NGOs Activities (page 15) The Inter-Ministerial Working Group led by the Ministry of Interior has never received complaints or information from civil society organisations that say police authorities watch or monitor their activities. Previously, local police authorities have complained about groundless allegations made by civil society organisations while patrolling the areas people live for keeping security and safety for the people in compliance with the Village-Commune Safety Policy. While local police authorities were on patrol, the civil society organisations were also in action and alleged that local police authorities watched and monitored their activities. Such groundless allegations against local police authorities who just played their roles in maintaining social order and security for the people were unjustified. J. Paragraph 56, The Right to Peaceful Assembly (page 15) Gatherings and marches are not restricted; however, respecting the Law on Peaceful Demonstrations is necessary. 16

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