Flashermac Posted February 2, 2018 Report Share Posted February 2, 2018 PHNOM PENH — Cambodia’s Cabinet has endorsed a law making insulting the king a criminal offense punishable by monetary fines and up to five years in prison. After Friday’s endorsement, the law must go to both houses of Parliament for approval. A government statement says the law is needed to protect the honor and reputation of the monarch. The 64-year-old King Norodom Sihamoni is a constitutional monarch who maintains a low profile and plays a minimal role in public affairs, while Prime Minister Hun Sen exercises almost absolute control over politics. Neighboring Thailand has the world’s strictest lese majeste law, carrying up to 15 years in prison. Critics say the law is often wielded for political reasons. http://www.khaosoden...insulting-king/ Looks like Hun Sen has discovered how useful a lese majeste law can be in silencing anyone who criticises the government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunsanuk Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 Hi, And another country sliding backwards Sanuk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted February 3, 2018 Report Share Posted February 3, 2018 er, its not perfect but pretty far ahead of the khmer rouge era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YimSiam Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 Guess with everything else pretty much perfect in the country, this law was the only thing left to improve... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Penis is hungry Posted February 4, 2018 Report Share Posted February 4, 2018 The country seems to be better for tourists each yeR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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