Cambodia

Cambodian Constitution

CONSTITUTION OF THE KINGDOM OF CAMBODIA

CHAPTER III - THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF KHMER CITIZENS

Article 38:

The law guarantees there shall be no physical abuse against any individual.

The law shall protect life, honor, and dignity of the citizens.

The prosecution, arrest, or detention of any person shall not be done except in accordance with the law.

Coercion, physical ill-treatment or any other mistreatment that imposes additional punishment on a detainee or prisoner shall be prohibited. Persons who commit, participate or conspire in such acts shall be punished according to the law.

Confessions obtained by physical or mental force shall not be admissible as evidence of guilt.

Keywords

Treatment of prisoners - international treaty standards
Rights during investigation - not to be subjected to any form of coercion, duress or threat, to torture or to any other form of cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment
Rights during investigation - arbitrary arrest or detention and deprivation of liberty
Admissibility of evidence - national proceedings



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