A/HRC/41/17/Add.1 3. Former opposition party (recommendations No. 110.78, 110.104 and 110.111) 7. In Cambodia, there are no political prisoners but only politicians who committed criminal acts in violation of the Criminal Code of the Kingdom of Cambodia. They are placed equally under the court jurisdiction like every other citizens who committed crimes. What Cambodia has done are based on the principles of democracy and rule of law in order to safeguard security and public order like every other established democratic nations. Some members of the former CNRP had been released by the court and pardoned by His Majesty the King with their political rights fully rehabilitated. 4. Land dispute settlements (recommendations No. 110.32 and 110.149) 8. The Kingdom of Cambodia has already set up mechanisms to resolve land disputes at both national and sub-national levels. These entities have constantly made efforts to effectively resolve the land disputes. 9. In Cambodia, there is no eviction of people from their legally owned lands. The Royal Government of Cambodia has established two principles to address land disputes; firstly, the provision of compensation based on market price for people who legally own the land; and secondly, the provision of an appropriate compensation to those who legally occupy the land but has no proof documents or land titles. The compensation is made based on mutual consent and unsolicited manner between all relevant parties through mediation by competent authorities. 5. Amendment of the law on telecommunications (recommendation No. 110.79) 10. Telecommunication Law was formulated so as to protect the rights of users and their privacy and to promote the freedom of expression in accordance with the Cambodian Constitution and laws in force. 6. Freedom of expression (recommendations No. 110.82, 110.84, 110.89, 110.92, 110.97 and 110.117) 11. The Kingdom of Cambodia is very open in regards to all forms of expression. The freedom of expression is guaranteed by the Constitution. Conditions on the freedom of expressions are also stipulated by laws. For instance, a peaceful demonstration requires demonstration leaders and demonstrators to strictly obey the law in order to ensure social order and protect public and private properties. 12. Freedom of expression may be limited as provided for by law and when necessary to protect the rights or reputations of others. The Criminal Code of Cambodia protects dignity and honors of people, which is one of the principles of human rights, and punishes those who abuse the law and other persons’ dignity. 13. Cambodian Criminal Code does not hinder freedom of expression and peaceful and legal assembly. The Code provides for punishment against offenders who violate the law and human rights. Defamation is not subject to imprisonment but it is a criminal offence that can be fined for those perpetrators who infringe good morality of the Khmer society and affect other people’s honors and dignity. 14. There are abundant media platforms in Cambodia ranging from internet, social media, TVs, radios, newspapers, magazines, etc. These media are free to publish without advance censorship or restriction from the government. However, like every other citizen, journalists shall be responsible under the laws if they commit any illegal acts. 7. The law on trade union (recommendation No. 110.108) 15. This law is very important in ensuring the rights of professional organizations as set forth in the Cambodian Constitution and other Cambodian laws as well as ILO Conventions to which Cambodia is a State Party. To ensure a free and fair functioning of the law, especially in the aspects of security and public order, this law requires such registration and reports. Such requirements should not be seen as restriction of rights and freedoms of organizations, associations and trade unions. On the contrary, these requirements help ensure transparency and legitimacy of unions as well as their sustainability. 3