Original report from Phnom Penh
11 March 2010
Sixteen lawmakers of the opposition walked out of session Thursday, as the National Assembly passed an anti-corruption law that critics warn will not do the job of tackling graft.
The law passed with a vote of 82 ruling party lawmakers, as members of both the Sam Rainsy and Human Rights parties refused to vote.
Sam Rainsy Party members tried to debate the law, which they see as inadequate, on Wednesday, but three Human Rights Party lawmakers boycotted the entire special session.
Members of the Cambodian People’s Party touted the law and its importance to the country, while critics warned it will not effectively fight the corruption donor countries have railed against for years.
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