CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
We, the people of Cambodia
Accustomed to having been an outstanding civilization, a
prosperous, large, flourishing and glorious nation, with high
prestige radiating line a diamond
Having declined grievously during the past two decades, having
gone through suffering and destruction, and having been weakened
terribly,
Having awakened and resolutely rallied and determined to unite for
the consolidation of national unity, the preservation and
defense of Cambodia's territory and precious sovereignty and the
fine Angkor civilization, and the restoration of Cambodia into
an " Island of Peace" based on multi-party liberal democratic
responsibility for the nation's future destiny of moving toward
perpetual progress, development, prosperity, and glory,
WITH THIS RESOLUTE WILL
We inscribe the following as the Constitution of the Kingdom of
Cambodia:
CHAPTER III. THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF KHMER CITIZENS
Article 31.
The Kingdom of Cambodia shall recognize and
respect human rights as stipulated in the United Nations
Charter, the Universal Declaration of human Rights, the
covenants and conventions related to human rights, women's and
children's rights.
Every Khmer citizen shall be equal before the law, enjoying the
same rights, freedom and fulfilling the same obligations
regardless of race, colour, sex, language, religious belief,
political tendency, birth origin, social status, wealth or other
status.
The exercise of personal rights and freedom by any individual
shall not adversely affect the rights and freedom of others. The
exercise of such rights and freedom shall be in accordance with
law.
Article 38.
The law guarantees shall be no physical
abuse against any individual.
The law shall protect the 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.
Confession obtained by physical mental force shall not be
admissible as evidence of guilt.
Khmer citizens of either sex shall respect public and legally
acquired private properties.
Any case of doubt shall be resolved in favor of the accused.
The accused shall be considered innocent until the court has
judged finally on the case.
Every citizen shall enjoy the right to defense through judicial
recourse
Article 40.
Citizens' freedom to travel, far and near,
and legal settlement shall be respected.
Khmer citizens shall have the right to travel and settle abroad
and return to the country.
The right to privacy of residence and to the secrecy of
correspondence by mail, telegram, fax, telex, and telephone
shall be guaranteed.
Any search of the house, material and body shall be in
accordance with the law.