TI Cambodia Recommendation to Combat Corruption More Efficient and Effectively ---------------------- 1. Reform the Judiciary, including: -Ensure that all courtrooms and court procedures are open to everyone; -Publish all decisions of judges as well as the reasons behind them; -Ensure that judges are objectively recruited through an independent appointments body; and -In consultation with relevant stakeholders, review and amend the three judicial reform laws passed in May 2014 to ensure independence of the judiciary. 2.Amend the Law on Anti-Corruption, in particular: -Article 41, which allows for the imprisonment of a complainant of a corruption-related crime, should be removed; and -Article 20 should be amended to include a provision that asset declarations will be shared with parliament and the public. 3.Pass a Law on Access to Information, including: -Ensure maximum disclosure, with limited scope of exemptions; Place obligations on public bodies to disclose information; -Ensure the information request process is easy and free or of minimal cost; and -Include a protection for whistle-blowers. 4.Reform the Public Sector, including: -Establish an independent committee to govern all public servants; Publish details of expenditure, procurement contracts and service fees; and -Ensure adequate remuneration for civil servants.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:36:22 +0000
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