PREAH
REACH KRAM
CS/KRM/0899/09
We
Preahbath
Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk Reach Harivong Uphatosucheat
Visothipong Akamohaborasratanak Nikarodom Thammikmohareacheathireach
Boromaneat Boromabopit Preah Chau Krong Kampuchea Thipdey
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Referring to the Constitution of the Kingdom of Cambodia;
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Referring to the extraordinary plenary session of the National Assembly of the 2nd legislature of August 12,1999;
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Referring to the extraordinary plenary session of the senate of the first legislature of August 17, 1999;
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Referring to Sechdey Samrech of the Constitutional Council No. 13/CC/SSR of August 25, 1999;
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Pursuant to a proposal of the Acting President of the National Assembly of August 12, 1999.
HEREBY
ORDER
Article 1:
The
official promulgation of the Law regarding "the Duration of
Provisional Detention".
Article 2:
This
Kram shall enter into force from the date of signature herein.
Phnom
Penh, August 26,1999
Acting
Head of State
Chea
Sim
Kingdom
of Cambodia
Nation
Religion King
National
Assembly
Law
regarding “the Duration of Provisional Detention”
Article 1:
The
duration of provisional detention in any case whatsoever,
shall not exceed four (4) months. If pursuant to,
an appropriately
justified court decision,
such duration may extend to six (6) months time if it is necessary to make
an investigation.
For
genocidal crimes,
war crimes, and crimes
against humanity as stated in various Conventions of the United Nations in
which Cambodia is a signatory,
this provisional detention period may be extended one year at a time, but
the duration of such extension shall not exceed three (3) years.
Article 2:
Any
provision that is in conflict with the provisions of this law,
shall be void.
Article 3:
This
law shall be declared as urgent.
This
law is adopted by the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia on
August 12, 1999 at the extraordinary session of the 2nd Legislature.
Phnom
Penh, August 12,
1999
President
of the National Assembly
Norodom
Ranariddh