Report for the Human Rights Committee’s Task Force for the adoption of the list of issues on Cambodia

As Cambodia prepares for the Human Rights Committee (the Committee) to consider the country’s second State Party Report (State Report), we must note that corruption remains endemic and violence against government critics is systematic. The nation’s corrupt and politically-influenced justice system continues to prosecute more government opponents, while State actors and well-connected individuals continue to enjoy unfettered impunity. Activists and journalists have been murdered and the authorities have consistently failed to properly investigate these crimes and bring the perpetrators to justice.