Thursday, February 15, 2018

Cambodia's New Law Protects King from Insults


The National Assembly of
Cambodia has held an extraordinary session on Wednesday that will cover changes to the Penal code, draft a law on business development with Laos and Vietnam.

The Penal Code will be amended so that anyone who insults the King or government leaders may receive 1-5 years in prison and a $500-$12,500 fine. Countries such as Thailand and Saudi Arabia have similar laws protecting their King, but the punishments are much more severe.

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The formation of the new laws follows criticism from the Deputy Prime Minister, who compared the King to a “castrated rooster” and was charged with defamation. Law enforcement will not need a formal complaint filed by the King to punish those who insult the royal family.

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Image: President Lee and Cambodia’s King Norodom Sihamoni

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