A Selection of Laws Currently in Force in the Kingdom of Cambodia

The hierarchy of domestic Cambodia legal instruments contained in this compilation is as follows:

1. The Constitution:

The Constitution is the supreme source of law in Cambodia

2. Laws (Chbab):

A law is adopted by the National Assembly and the Senate, and promulgated by the King or the acting Head of State. A law must be in strict conformity with the Constitution.

3. Royal decrees (Reach Kret):

A Royal decree is issued by the King in the exercise of his constitutional powers. A Royal decree must be in strict conformity with the Constitution.

4. Sub-decrees (Anu-Kret):

A sub-decree is adopted by the Council of Ministers and signed by the Prime Minister. A sub-decree must be in strict conformity with the Constitution and conform to the Law to which it refers.

5. Proclamations (Prakas):

A proclamation is a ministerial or inter-ministerial decision signed by the relevant Minister(s). A proclamation must conform to the Constitution and to the law or sub-decree to which it refers.

6. Circulars (Sarachor):

A circular is an instrument that a Ministry or higher authority use to clarify a point of law or to provide instructions. A circular is only advisory and does not have the force of law.

SECTION 1 – CONSTITUTION, UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

SECTION 2 – NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, SENATE, CONSTITUTIONAL COUNCIL, JUDICIARY AND LAWYERS

SECTION 3 – EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND CIVIL SERVANTS

SECTION 4 – ELECTIONS AND POLITICAL PARTIES

SECTION 5 – NATIONALITY AND IMMIGRATION

SECTION 6 – MEDIA AND ASSEMBLY

SECTION 7 – CONTRACTS, CIVIL PROCEDURE AND FAMILY

SECTION 8 – LAND, FISHERY, ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL HERITAGE

SECTION 9 – HEALTH AND MEDICINE

SECTION 10 – ECONOMY AND LABOUR

SECTION 11 – CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE, AND PUBLIC LAW AND ORDER

SECTION 12 – PRISONS AND YOUTH REHABILITATION CENTER

SECTION 13 – POLICE, MILITARY AND WEAPONS

SECTION 14 – EXTRADITION TREATIES

SECTION 15 – INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

See details in Khmer & English at OHCHR Camboda, http://cambodia.ohchr.org/KLC_pages/klc_english.htm

Found in CamboSastra, http://cambosastra.wordpress.com

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