width="500" /> The Cambodian opposition and some NGOs on Tuesday sent to a letter to National Assembly leaders asking for a delay to discuss of the draft anti-corruption law to enable more discussion.
The National Assembly (NA) looks set to hold the discussion today.
Sam Rainsy Party lawmaker Kim Souphirin asked to delay the session to let all have enough time check this important law.
Cheam Yeab, a ruling Cambodian People’s Party lawmaker, could not be reached for comment on Tuesday.
Opposition Human Rights Party (HRP) lawmakers said they would boycott the NA session where the draft Anti-Corruption Law will be discussed.
A HRP statement of March 5 said the timeframe for consideration proposed by the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CCP) is too short. The statement explained the NA boycott does not mean the HRP does not support the adoption of the anti-corruption law, “but we want all lawmakers to check out all draft importance before approval.”
The statement noted that, when the NA Committee revealed the date of the session, the draft had not been circulated to lawmakers. HRP lawmakers suggested delaying the session, ensuring enough time for consideration.