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Cambodia - - International agreement

Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Royal Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia. Done at Phnom Penh, 3 January 2002.

Adoption: 2002-01-03 | INT-2002-IA-62786

Provides, inter alia, for the establishment of a Turkish-Cambodian Joint Economic Commission for promoting and facilitating trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Law on Amendment to the Law on Criminal Procedure, articles 36, 38, 90, and 91. -

Adoption: 2001-11-14 | KHM-2001-L-89836

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on Special Leave (No. 267 SKBY). -

Adoption: 2001-10-11 | KHM-2001-R-82048

Provides for seven days paid special leave for workers who are getting married, following the birth of a child, or their husband's, wife's, child's, father's or mother's illness or death.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on Insurance. -

Adoption: 2001-09-21 | KHM-2001-R-86081

Implements the Insurance Law of 2000. Regulates the rights and obligations of insurers and insurance applicant as well as stipulating how insurance contracts are to function.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Royal Decree (Preah Reach Kret) NS/RKT/0701/234 on the establishment and functioning of agricultural cooperatives, Union of the Agricultural Cooperatives and the Pre-Agricultural Cooperatives.

Adoption: 2001-07-16 | KHM-2001-R-72420

Defines the establishment and functioning of agricultural cooperatives including obligations and rights of cooperatives and their members, their structure and responsibilities, capital, and transformation and dispute settlement.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram NS/RKM/0701/09 on Mineral Resource Management and Exploitation. -

Adoption: 2001-07-01 | KHM-2001-L-86096

The purpose of this law is to determine the management and exploitation of mineral resources, the manipulation of mines and all activities relating to the mining operation in the Kingdom of Cambodia save for the mining operation of petroleum and gas which shall be under a separate law. Section 21 deals with the obligations of license holders or subcontractors for the proper conduct of exploration and mining operations including the health and safety of workers and public safety as well as prioritizing the employment of Cambodian nationals and ensuring their education and training in the industry. Also provides that the Ministry is to provide a competent authority responsible for supervising these criteria.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Royal Decree (Preah Reach Kret) NS/RKT/0201/036 on the Creation of a National Council for Women. -

Adoption: 2001-02-14 | KHM-2001-R-63392

Provides for establishment of Cambodian National Council for Women (CNCW), composed of Government representatives. CNCW is mechanism for ensuring coordination and providing consultation to Royal Government on issues relating to the promotion of status, roles, and social welfare of women. Aim of CNCW is to reduce and eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and violence against women. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the Creation of a Council for Development of Social Affairs (89/ANKr-BK). -

Adoption: 2000-12-04 | KHM-2000-R-63391

Provides for establishment of Council for Development (composed of Government representatives) to assist in an operation of the Supreme Council for State Reform regarding social affairs. Council shall be located at Ministry of Planning's Cabinet. Mission of Council is to initiate, promote, operate, facilitate and monitor implementation of social policies and programs as directed by the Supreme Council for State Reform. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the Revision of Anu-Kret No. 29 Ankr BK of May 20, 1998 and Anu-Kret No. 37 Ankr BK of 28 April 1999 on the Composition and Functioning of the Labour Advisory Commission (No. 62 Ankr BK). -

Adoption: 2000-09-04 | KHM-2000-R-82034

Establishes a tripartite Labor Advisory Commission under the Ministry of Social Affairs, Labor, Vocational Training and Youth Rehabilitation. Outlines its mission, composition, and functions.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on the Minimum Wage for Garment and Footwear Workers (No. 017 MoSALVY). -

Adoption: 2000-07-18 | KHM-2000-R-65382

Sets minimum monthly wage for textile, garment and shoe-sewing workers at 4O USD during probation period from 1 to 3 months. After probation period, minimum wage shall be 45 USD. Also provides for rewards, overtime, and annual leave. Workers who work regularly for 12 months shall receive 18 days of annual leave.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Insurance Law. -

Adoption: 2000-06-20 | KHM-2000-L-86080

The object of the law is to regulate the insurance industry, "protecting the legitimate rights of the parties to insurance, strengthening supervision and control over the insurance business and contributing to the development of the insurance industry" (article 1).

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas No. 012 on implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Measures in Brick Enterprises (No. 012 MOSALVY). -

Adoption: 2000-06-02 | KHM-2000-R-82032

Provides for specific measures for health and safety in the brick making industry, in particular with respect to young workers (15-18 years).

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret 39/ANK/BK on the general principles of procedures for management of civil servants. -

Adoption: 2000-04-27 | KHM-2000-R-66416

Chapter 1 - Procedures for Administrative and Financial Management of Civil Servants
Chapter 2 - Payment of Salaries by Information Technology
Chapter 3 - Transitional Measures

This Anukret shall repeal and replace Anukret No. 20/ANK/BK of May 28, 1997 on the general principles of procedures for management of civil servants. Any provisions that are contrary to this Anukret shall be deemed abrogated.

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Pakras on the Right to Strike (No. 005 MoSALVY). -

Adoption: 2000-03-06 | KHM-2000-M-82031

Recalls the provisions in the Labour Law concerning the right to strike and requests that strikes be carried out in accordance with these provisions, and if not, violations will be punished in accordance with the Law.

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Prakas No. 024 (SKBY) on Fee Payment for Night Work. -

Adoption: 1999-10-19 | KHM-1999-M-82030

Provides that employees who work at night between 10.00 p.m. and 5.00 a.m. either sporadically or permanently shall receive wages equal to double the wages of day work.

Cambodia - - International agreement

Accord de coopération entre la Communauté européenne et le Royaume du Cambodge, signé à Luxembourg le 29 avril 1997.

Adoption: 1999-10-04 | INT-1999-IA-54453

Prévoit de renforcer la coopération entre la Communauté européenne et le Cambodge notamment en ce qui concerne l'aide au développement en donnant la priorité aux actions de lutte contre la pauvreté et susceptibles de créer des emplois.

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Prakas No. 021 of the MoSALVY on the Appointment of Relation Officer in Garment Factories and Enterprises. -

Adoption: 1999-09-22 | KHM-1999-M-82029

Requires all garment factories and enterprises to arrange for at least one staff member to handle various requests or grievances from workers. This staff shall be permanently responsible for this work and shall be paid by the employers.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret No. 87/ANKr.BK. of 1999 on Organization and Functioning of Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, Vocational Training and Youth Rehabilitation. -

Adoption: 1999-08-06 | KHM-1999-R-63389

Determines organization of various entities within Ministry of Social Affairs, Labour, Vocational Training and Youth Rehabilitation. Defines missions and function of different general departments and departments. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Constitution

Amendement à la Constitution du Royaume du Cambodge du 4 mars 1999. -

Adoption: 1999-03-04 | KHM-1999-C-57026

Insère un nouveau chapitre 8 concernant la composition, le fonctionnement et les fonctions du Sénat nouvellement créé. Nombreuses autres modifications pour tenir compte de la création du Sénat auquel sont attribuées certaines fonctions auparavant dévolues à l'Assemblée ou à son président. Aucune modification concernant les dispositions relatives aux droits et obligations des citoyens (droit de vote, droit à la sécurité sociale, droit de grève, droit à la vie, droit d'association, etc.).

Cambodia - - International agreement

Cambodia-Thailand Extradition Agreement. -

Adoption: 1999 | INT-1999-IA-93360

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Prakas No. 40 on Posting of Regulatory Papers (MoSALVY). -

Adoption: 1998-10-01 | KHM-1998-L-82028

Provides for the provision of an information board in the workplace to inform workers of laws and regulations made by the government.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas No. 298 of 1998 on Derogation of Prohibition of Children from Performing Night Work (MoSALVY). -

Adoption: 1998-05-08 | KHM-1998-R-63108

Establishes that children between 16 and 18 may be employed to perform night work in iron and steel factories, glass factories, paper factories, sugar factories and gold ore refineries, but only for the purpose of apprenticeship or professional training. Daily working hours of children shall not exceed eight hours. Employers who want to employ children for night work must have approval from Labour Inspector. Also provides for derogation from prohibition to employ children for night work under Article 1 of Labour Law.

Cambodia - - Constitution

The Law on the Organization and Functioning of the Constitutional Council, 1998. -

Adoption: 1998-04-08 | KHM-1998-C-94126

This Law aims at creating and determining the Organization and the Functioning of the Constitutional Council in order to ensure the respect of the Constitution, to interpret the Constitution and the laws, to examine and to rule on the litigations related to the elections of the Members of the National Assembly and to the elections of the Senators.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Décision du 13 janvier 1998 créant l'Observatoire économique et social. -

Adoption: 1998-01-13 | KHM-1998-R-63749

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the General Principles of Organization of the State Civil Service (CS-RKT-1297-273). -

Adoption: 1997-12-01 | KHM-1997-R-63390

Sets forth general principles of organization of civil service. Divided into 6 parts. Part 1 contains general provisions. Part 2 provides for different categories of civil service bodies. Part 3 deals with organization of civil service bodies. Part 4 provides for different grades within hierarchy of civil service bodies. Part 5 provides for steps (each grade comprises several steps). Part 6 contains final provisions. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram CS/RKM/1197/07 on Political Parties. -

Adoption: 1997-10-28 | KHM-1997-L-63395

Governs creation, registration and activities of political parties. Divided into 11 parts. Part 1 contains general provisions. Part 2 regulates establishment of political parties, Part 3 membership, Part 4 internal organization of political parties, Part 5 registration of political parties, Part 6 financing, and Part 7 records and audits. Part 8 provides for dissolution, merging and alliance of political parties; Part 9 for penalties. Parts 10 and 11 contain transitional and final provisions. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram NS/RKM/1197/005 on the promulgation of the Law on the General Statute of Military Personnel of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces. -

Adoption: 1997-09-15 | KHM-1997-L-93508

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter 2 - Rights, Obligations, Duties and Responsibilities of Military Personnel
Chapter 3 - Salary and Allowances
Chapter 4 - Career Military Personnel
Chapter 5 - Positions of Career Military Personnel
Chapter 6 - Military Personnel Under Contract
Chapter 7 - Sanctions
Chapter 8 - Final Provision

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret establishing procedures for imposing disciplinary sanctions on civil servants (010-ANK-BK). -

Adoption: 1997-01-28 | KHM-1997-R-63393

Provides for disciplinary sanctions against civil servants. Divided into 5 parts. Part 1 deals with disciplinary offences. Part 2 provides for procedure concerning imposition of disciplinary sanctions of the first degree; Part 3 for sanctions of the second degree. Part 4 deals with procedure for imposing disciplinary sanctions on unavailable civil servants. Part 5 contains final provisions. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram CS/RKM/0397/01 promulgating the Labour Law. -

Adoption: 1997-01-10 | KHM-1997-L-46560

Comprend dix neuf chapitres et 396 articles. Le Chapitre I -Dispositions générales- confirme les principes de l'égalité de chances et de traitement ainsi que la liberté syndicale (art.12). Sont interdits le travail forcé et le louage de travail pour amortissement de dettes (art.15 et 16). Le Chapitre II -De l'entreprise- réglemente le fonctionnement de l'entreprise, les livrets de travail et de paye. Le champ d'application de l'apprentissage figure au Chapitre III. Le Chapitre IV fixe les termes du contrat de travail, conclusion, durée, licenciement. Le Chapitre V traite des conventions collectives du travail. Les conditions générales du travail sont déterminées au Chapitre VI. Outre les mesures relatives au salaire, horaires de travail, repos hebdomadaire et congés, font l'objet de protection particulière les femmes et les enfants (art. 172 à 187). Les professions agricoles bénéficient également de règles spéciales au Chapitre VII. Le Chapitre VIII dispose en matière d'hygiène et sécurité des travailleurs, prévoyant notamment les services médicaux du travail. Les accidents du travail sont définis au Chapitre IX. Le Chapitre X porte sur le placement et le recrutement des travailleurs, y compris sur le contrôle de la main-d'oeuvre étrangère. La liberté syndicale et la représentation des travailleurs dans l'entreprise sont expressément détaillées au Chapitre XI. Les étrangers peuvent également prétendre à exercer des fonctions syndicales ou patronales. La liberté syndicale jouit de garantie (art.279). Le Chapitre XII légifère dans le domaine des conflits du travail et un conseil d'arbitrage est créé. L'exercice du droit de grève est autorisé au Chapitre XIII et l'embauche de travailleurs pour remplacer les grévistes prohibée (art.334). Le Chapitre XIV établit les missions de l'inspection du travail dont celles de l'inspection médicale du travail. La commission consultative du travail, visée au Chapitre XV, respecte le tripartisme et donne son avis sur les activités de l'OIT. Pénalités et tribunaux du travail sont arrêtées respectivement aux Chapitres XVI et XVII.

Cambodia - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Prakas No. 01 to Directors of all Garment Factories in the Kingdom of Cambodia (MoSALVY). -

Adoption: 1997-01-08 | KHM-1997-M-82027

Provides for the application of the Labour Law on Labour Security and Hygiene to workers in the garment industry and the respect of workers' rights and dignity.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Law on Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Management. -

Adoption: 1996-12-24 | KHM-1996-L-93402

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - National and Regional Environmental Plans
Chapter III - Environmental Impact Assessment
Chapter IV - Natural Resource Management
Chapter V - Environmental Protection
Chapter VI - Monitoring, Record-Keeping and Inspection
Chapter VII - Public Participation and Accessing Information
Chapter VIII - Environment Endowment Fund
Chapter IX - Penalties
Chapter X - Interim Provisions
Chapter XI - Final Provisions

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram NS/RKM/1096/30 Nationality. -

Adoption: 1996-10-09 | KHM-1996-L-86094

This law has an objective to determine the Khmer nationality/citizenship for those persons who fulfill the conditions under this law and who are living on the territory of the Kingdom of Cambodia or abroad.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on criteria for postponing retirement of civil servants (040-ANK-BK). -

Adoption: 1996-09-25 | KHM-1996-R-63399

Establishes that civil servants of both sexes shall retire at the age of 55. Also provides that Government may authorize civil servants over the age of 55 to continue working in response to needs. Authorization shall be granted by anukret. Sets forth requirements for postponment of civil service. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on Khmer National Identity Cards (No. 36). -

Adoption: 1996-07-26 | KHM-1996-R-66177

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on formalities of application for authorization to enter, exit and reside in Kingdom of Cambodia (No. 30 ANK). -

Adoption: 1996-06-21 | KHM-1996-R-63400

Deals with certain aspects of immigration into Cambodia. Divided into 4 parts. Part 1 contains general provisions. Part 2 regulates formalities of application for entry into Kingdom of Cambodia. Part 3 deals with residence, labour, entry and exit. Part 4 provides for removal of status of immigrant alien. Part 5 contains final provisions. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Law on Suppression of Kidnapping, Trafficking and Exploitation of Human Persons. -

Adoption: 1996-02-29 | KHM-1996-L-59890

Prohibits kidnapping of humans for purpose of trafficking or prostitution, as well as exploitation of persons inside and outside of Cambodia. Chapter 2 sets forth sanctions for kidnapping of persons for trafficking or prostitution, Chapter 3 sanctions for pimps, and Chapter 4 sanctions for committing of obscene acts.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on duration of work week of civil servants of Kingdom of Cambodia (021-ANK-BK). -

Adoption: 1996-01-30 | KHM-1996-R-63401

Establishes that civil servants of Cambodia shall work 5 days per week and shall benefit from weekly leave of 2 days, on Saturday and Sunday. Civil servants shall work 8 hours per day, from 7am to 11.30am, and from 2pm to 5.30pm. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on the issuance of travel document and laissez-passer, 1995 (No. 554). -

Adoption: 1995-11-10 | KHM-1995-R-64044

Provides for two kinds of travel documents: (a) travel documents, which are approved for immigrant investors, their spouses, and dependents who are duly authorised by the Council for the Development of Cambodia; (b) laissez-passer, which are approved for immigrant investors, their spouses, and dependents who are recognised by the Minister of Interior as immigrants.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas on the management of foreigners work permit, 1995 (No. 555). -

Adoption: 1995-11-10 | KHM-1995-R-64046

Makes provision for two types of work permit for foreigners: (a) temporary work permit. These are issued to staff and management specialists, technical staff, skilled workers, and service providers and other workers. (b) Permanent work permits. These are granted to foreign immigrants duly recognised by the Interior Ministry, and foreign investors, spouses and dependants duly recognised by the Council for the Development of Cambodia.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the legal framework of leave without pay (116-ANK-TT). -

Adoption: 1995-10-19 | KHM-1995-R-63396

Deals with leave without pay of civil servants. Leave without pay shall be granted, either automatically or by request, by competent authority. Decision to place someone on leave without pay shall be issued through kret, anukret or prakas. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on export of Khmer labour to work overseas (No. 57). -

Adoption: 1995-07-20 | KHM-1995-R-63397

Authorizes export of Khmer labour to work overseas. Responsibility lies with Ministry of Social Welfare, Labour and Veteran Affairs. Khmer worker of both sexes 18 years or older may apply to work overseas. Also regulates obligations of recruiting company and minimum content of labour contract. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Law on the Media. -

Adoption: 1995-07-18 | KHM-1995-L-42145

Guarantees freedom of the press and of publication in accordance with Articles 31 and 41 of the Constitution. Section 2 guarantees the right to confidentiality of press sources; section 3 prohibits pre-censorship. Section 4 ensures the right to publish official information, unless disclosure of such would threaten national security. Section 12 prohibits the publication of information which "affects national security or political stability"; section 13 prohibits publication of "falsehoods that insult or show contempt for national institutions." Section 17 provides that no person shall own or manage more than two press organs. The number of foreign-owned Khmer language press organs is limited to 20 per cent of the total (section 18). Translation to English.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on the Creation of Committee of Arrangements of Disputes Relating to Civil Service (042-ANK-BK). -

Adoption: 1995-05-17 | KHM-1995-R-63394

Provides for establishment of permanent committee named "The Committee of arrangement of disputes relating to the civil service". Mission of Committe is to settle disputes that concern civil service management, such as monitoring training commitments, permanent employment, promotion, disciplinary sanctions against civil servants, transfer and payments. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Law on the Chamber of Commerce.

Adoption: 1995-05-16 | KHM-1995-L-66410

Makes provision for the organization, functions, duties and financing of the Chambers of Commerce.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram 06/NS/94 on Common Statute of Civil Servants. -

Adoption: 1994-10-26 | KHM-1994-L-63405

Deals with various aspects of work of civil servants. Divided into 5 parts. Part 1 contains general provisions. Part 2 regulates recruitment of civil servants. Part 3 provides for probationary period, permanent employment and removal. Part 4 deals with promotion; Part 5 with discipline.

Cambodia - - Law, Act

Royal Kram on Immigration. -

Adoption: 1994-09-22 | KHM-1994-L-63406

Deals with various aspects of immigration into Cambodia. Divided into 7 parts. Part 1 contain general provisions. Part 2 deals with non-immigrant aliens, Part 3 with immigrant aliens, and Part 4 with immigrant aliens as private investors. Part 5 provides for penalties; Part 6 for expulsion. Part 7 contains final provisions. Available in English and French.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Anu-Kret on maintenance of social order in Phnom Penh, in the provinces and municipalities, 1994. -

Adoption: 1994-08-10 | KHM-1994-R-64042

Establishes that every Cambodian citizen shall be responsible for maintaining social order, public security, santitation and hygiene. Offences committed against social order, public order, santitation and hygiene as specified in this Anukret are considered petty offenses. Lists different offences against public order.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prakas No. 23 on Paid National Holidays (MoSALVY). -

Adoption: 1994-03-25 | KHM-1994-R-82025

Provides a list of the paid national holidays in Cambodia.

Cambodia - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Joint Prakas on the Appointment of Occupational Health Network (No. 8 of 1994). -

Adoption: 1994-01-19 | KHM-1994-R-82026

Provides for the establishment of occupational health committees in all factories, enterprises, institutions, mining industries, businesses, craftworks, agriculture, services, land and waterway transport enterprises.

Cambodia - - Constitution

Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia. -

Adoption: 1993-09-21 | KHM-1993-C-35789

Contient des dispositions relatives aux droits et obligations des citoyens (droit de vote, droit à la sécurité sociale, droit de grève, droit à la vie, droit d'association, droit à l'éducation, etc.) et à l'organisation de l'Etat. Disponible en anglais et en français.