"The present report outlines key information pertaining to the rights to freedom of expression, press freedom, and access to information and findings regarding the state of these rights in the Kingdom of Cambodia over a period of a year, starting from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022. This annual report focuses more specifically on the right to freedom of expression of journalists and human rights defenders as well as on access to information of journalists, and the general public in Cambodia. It contains key data […] which shows multiple instances of legal harassment of journalists and HRDs, the revocation of several media licenses, and the various challenges in accessing information in Cambodia. […] In this context, this report provides various recommendations to the RGC to take concrete measures to fulfill its international human rights obligations to protect and promote freedom of expression, press freedom, and access to information in Cambodia." (Executive summary, page 6)
1 Introduction, 7
2 The importance of freedom of expression, press freedom, and access to information, 9
3 Legal framework on freedom of expression, press freedom, and access to information, 11
International law related to freedom of expression -- Cambodian law related to freedom of expression
4 Legal analysis of the latest legislative development, 16
5 State of freedom of expression, press freedom and access to information in Cambodia, 20
State of press freedom -- State of freedom of expression for HRDs -- State of access to information
6 Conclusion and Recommendations, 40