Since the last CG meeting the government has made notable
progress, highlighted by the following achievements:
- Article 51 of the Law on Civil Servants (1994) was amended
in August 1999 so as to eliminate the need for prosecutors
to seek prior authorization from the Council of Ministers or
relevant Ministry before bringing charges against a civil
servant. Whilst the wording of the article remains
ambiguous, this amendment represents a significant step
towards promoting account- ability.
- The RGC ratified the Mine Ban Treaty on July 28, 1999
after passing national land mine legislation in May 1999.
- There has been ongoing consultation between the
government, NGOs and the private sector with regards to a
revised land law.
- Cambodia was formally admitted into ASEAN in April 1999.
- The RGC is currently in the process of drafting much
needed legislation such as a forest law, anti-corruption
legislation and commercial and civil codes.
- NGOs commend the government's efforts to reform the
forestry sector, and acknowledge the government initiated
campaign to curtail illegal logging.
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