A/HRC/RES/15/20 Taking note of the new developments in Cambodia, especially those associated with recent progress and efforts by the Government of Cambodia to promote and protect human rights, especially in the achievements and improvements of social, economic, political and cultural fields over recent years through its relevant national plans, strategies and frameworks, I. Khmer Rouge Tribunal 1. Reaffirms the importance of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia as an independent and impartial body, and believes it will significantly contribute to eradicating impunity and establishing the rule of law by, inter alia, exploiting its potential as a model court of Cambodia; 2. Welcomes the progress made with regard to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia, including the completion of the trial in the Trial Chamber of case 001 against Kaing Guek Eav on 26 July 2010, and supports the positions of the Government of Cambodia and the United Nations to proceed with the tribunal in a fair, efficient and expeditious manner, given the advanced age and frail health of the persons charged and the long overdue justice for the people of Cambodia; 3. Also welcomes the assistance of a number of States to the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia and, noting the remarks of the Secretary-General to the pledging conference on 25 May 2010, encourages the Government of Cambodia to work with the United Nations and the States providing assistance to ensure the highest standards of administration of the Extraordinary Chambers, and invites further assistance for the Extraordinary Chambers in a prompt manner in order to ensure its successful functioning; II. Democracy and situation of human rights 4. Welcomes: (a) The positive engagement of the Government of Cambodia in the universal periodic review process and its acceptance of all the recommendations thereon and its intention to follow up on them; (b) The cooperation extended by the Government of Cambodia and the constructive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia during his missions in Cambodia; (c) The report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia2 and the recommendations contained therein; (d) The efforts and progress made by the Government of Cambodia in promoting legal reform under the leadership of the Council of Legal and Judicial Reform, including adopting and/or enforcing basic laws, such as the civil procedure code, the criminal procedure code and the civil code, as well as the enactment of the criminal code; (e) The recent affirmations by the Government of Cambodia of its commitment to an independent judicial process; 2 2 A/HRC/15/46.