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10.
Also notes the implementation of three fundamental laws on the judiciary,
namely the Law on the Statute of Judges and Prosecutors, the Law on the Organization and
Functioning of the Courts and the amendment to the Law on the Organization and
Functioning of the Supreme Council of the Magistracy, and urges the Government of
Cambodia to continue further its efforts at judicial reform, including through the fair,
effective and transparent application of these laws;
11.
Stresses the need for the Government of Cambodia to continue to enhance its
efforts to investigate urgently and to prosecute, in accordance with due process of law and
its obligations under international human rights treaties, all those who have perpetrated
serious crimes, including violations of human rights, expresses deep concern over the death
of the political analyst on 10 July 2016 and the chilling effect this has had on civil society
and independent voices in Cambodia, calls upon the authorities of Cambodia to launch a
full and transparent probe into those cases, and stresses the importance of a full independent
judicial process under the Cambodia courts of law;
12.
Notes the efforts made by the Government of Cambodia in combating
corruption, encourages the implementation of the penal code and the anti-corruption law,
and also encourages the Government to continue other such efforts, including through the
activities of the Anti-Corruption Unit;
13.
Welcomes the efforts made by the Government of Cambodia in combating
crimes, such as trafficking in persons, the exploitation of labour and the sexual exploitation
of women and children, and urges the Government to make further efforts to this end, in
concert with the international community, to combat outstanding key problems in this area;
14.
Takes note of the latest findings regarding gender-based issues in Cambodia,
and encourages the Government of Cambodia to strengthen its efforts on gender-based
issues, including by effectively enforcing existing laws and regulations;
15.
Encourages the Government of Cambodia to continue implementing its fiveyear strategy for gender equality, promoting women’s economic, social and political
empowerment, including their participation in decision-making processes, and the
expansion of women’s economic benefits through improved working conditions, social
protection and labour standards;
16.
Also encourages, in this context, the Government of Cambodia to monitor the
implementation of the 2001 Land Law, including regarding specific obstacles to women
and vulnerable groups in obtaining land ownership and rights;
17.
Notes the efforts made by the Government of Cambodia to resolve land
issues, inter alia, through the implementation of relevant laws and regulations, including a
moratorium on economic land concessions and systematic land registration, expresses
concern at the outstanding issues in this area, and urges the Government to continue and
enhance its efforts to resolve them equitably and expeditiously in a fair and open manner,
taking into consideration the rights of and the actual consequences for the parties concerned
and in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, such as the Land Law, the Law on
Expropriation, the Circular on the Settlement of Illegal Temporary Building in Cities and
Urban Areas and the National Housing Policy, and by strengthening the capacity and
effectiveness of relevant institutions, such as the National Authority for Land Dispute
Resolution and cadastral committees at the national, provincial and district levels;
18.
Also notes the commitments made and the progress achieved by the
Government of Cambodia in implementing its obligations under international human rights
treaties and conventions to which it is a party, and urges the Government to continue to take
steps to meet its obligations under those treaties and conventions, and to this end to
strengthen its cooperation with United Nations agencies, including the Office of the High
Commissioner, through enhanced dialogue and the development of joint activities;
19.
Further notes the commitment of the Government of Cambodia to establish a
national human rights institution, and urges that this be done in accordance with the
principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of
human rights (the Paris Principles) and upon sufficient consultation with relevant
stakeholders;
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