Background
On February 12, 2026, Senior Deputy Prime Minister Vongsey Vissoth, who is responsible for the Office of the Council of Ministers and heads the Legal Advisory Council, inaugurated a training course on the principles and procedures for drafting legal texts, including laws and other judicial documents. This training follows previous sessions aimed at enhancing legal drafting practices nationwide.
Scope of Application
The training course involved approximately 500 trainees from various ministries, institutions, and members of the Cambodian Youth Federation serving in the Office of the Council of Ministers. It covers the procedural guidelines and methodologies for composing draft laws and other legal texts uniformly across all government bodies in Cambodia.
Key Provisions or Decisions
The course supports the implementation of Sub-Decree No. 170 ANKr.BK dated July 23, 2024, which outlines the procedural instructions for drafting laws and other legal instruments. The objective is to promote uniformity and coherence in legal drafting to ensure administrative consistency and national unity. The training emphasizes improving the quality and professionalism of legal drafting to strengthen legal certainty and the rule of law.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
By standardizing the procedures for drafting laws and legal instruments, the training enhances the predictability and clarity of Cambodia’s legal framework. This serves to improve the investment climate and compliance environment by reducing ambiguity and reinforcing governance related to legislation.
Official Source
Office of the Council of Ministers Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/ocmcambodia/posts/pfbid0223TGbPTpQ6efF4WAp34JgqXXwBcUgNSeMaBq5QSLd2cSq5AgnkVD366MaS7EiB5Al
