EU delegation say corruption, lack of independent judiciary undermine Cambodia's democracy
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- Date: 24 Apr 2006 11:59:08 -0700
Updated:2006-04-24 09:51:59
EU delegation say corruption, lack of independent judiciary undermine
Cambodia's democracy
AP
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - Cambodia's corruption and lack of judicial
independence are undermining its democracy, European lawmakers said
Monday at the end of a visit to the impoverished Southeast Asian
country.
Members of the European mission strongly criticized the lack of
separation of power between country's executive, legislative, and
judicial branches - a separation fundamental to the rule of law - said
EU mission leader Marc Tarabella.
"The independence and integrity of the judicial system are not
guaranteed," Tarabella said Monday at the end of the weeklong mission.
"The judiciary is a weak point. ... It undermines Cambodia's democracy
if you cannot sanction those who break laws."
He urged the government to "speed up the process of reform of the
judiciary," and said its recent decision to "decriminalize defamation
of character is a very positive step."
The EU Parliament delegation met with Prime Minister Hun Sen,
opposition party leaders, heads of trade unions, journalists, diplomats
and non-governmental organization workers.
The mission's findings will guide the allocation of aid from the
European Commission and individual member states.
Cambodia, one of the world's poorest countries, relies heavily on
foreign aid.
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