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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Expert divorce lawyers in Thailand advise that it matters where the marriage was registered in order to follow the correct jurisdiction proceedings for prenup agreements in Thailand.
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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