The aim of this study was to show, in the absence of a Freedom to Information Act, the difficulties to access information from courts and public bodies, and where access is allowed the arbitrary procedures involved. From January to May 2004, the study was conducted in 4 provinces and 2 municipalities, namely: Battambang, Kandal, Kampong Cham, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, and Takeo. It obtained a total of 322 respondents represented by court officers, lawyers, litigants, media and persons from the private sector and NGOs.
Survey Report on Freedom of Access to Information
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