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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.
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