Geneva (FN), Nov. 26 – The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Geneva deplores the news release dated 25 November 2020 by Professor Rhona Smith, Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Cambodia, as to the application of domestic laws and trials in the Kingdom.

“The Permanent Mission of Cambodia insists that the Special Rapporteur respect the work and independence of the national judicial system, among others, by not prejudging or influencing the outcome of cases involving individuals still awaiting trials. Such cautious and due diligence together with strict adherence to the Code of Conduct and Manual of Operations of the Special Procedure Mandate Holders, which underline the importance of observing national legislations and the UN Charter, enables states in general and Cambodia in particular to maintain the trust and genuine cooperation with the Special Rapporteur,” according to the statement seen by Fresh News on Thursday.

Full statement is available below.
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