A Selection of Laws Currently in Force in the Kingdom of Cambodia

ឯកសារច្បាប់មួយចំនួនដែលកំពុងអនុវត្តនៅក្នុង

ព្រះរាជាណាចក្រកម្ពុជា

The hierarchy of domestic Cambodia legal instruments contained in this compilation is as follows:

1. The Constitution:

The Constitution is the supreme source of law in Cambodia

2. Laws (Chbab):

A law is adopted by the National Assembly and the Senate, and promulgated by the King or the acting Head of State. A law must be in strict conformity with the Constitution.

3. Royal decrees (Reach Kret):

A Royal decree is issued by the King in the exercise of his constitutional powers. A Royal decree must be in strict conformity with the Constitution.

4. Sub-decrees (Anu-Kret):

A sub-decree is adopted by the Council of Ministers and signed by the Prime Minister. A sub-decree must be in strict conformity with the Constitution and conform to the Law to which it refers.

5. Proclamations (Prakas):

A proclamation is a ministerial or inter-ministerial decision signed by the relevant Minister(s). A proclamation must conform to the Constitution and to the law or sub-decree to which it refers.

6. Circulars (Sarachor):

A circular is an instrument that a Ministry or higher authority use to clarify a point of law or to provide instructions. A circular is only advisory and does not have the force of law.

Section_1 –

Constitution, Universal Declaration Of Human Rights And International Instruments

Section_2 –

National Assembly, Senate, Constitutional Council, Judiciary And Lawyers

Section_3 –

Executive Branch And Civil Servants

Section_4 –

Elections And Political Parties

Section_5 –

Nationality And Immigration

Section_6 –

Media And Assembly