New regulations concerning evacuation procedures and the right to keep and bear weapons

Cambodge Soir

15-09-2008

Presided by Prime Minister Hun Sen, the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday 12 September resulted in the ratification of three new sub-decrees.

Presided by Prime Minister Hun Sen, the weekly meeting of the Council of Ministers on Friday 12 September resulted in the ratification of three new sub-decrees.

The first sub-decree concerns the evacuation procedures of the residents living in danger zones. Composed of three chapters and ten articles, it guarantees the safety of goods and people in case of natural disaster. The Ministers of National Defence and Interior will have the responsibility to lay out the evacuation procedures in areas facing an imminent danger.

The second sub-decree determines rules concerning the right to keep and bear firearms and other explosive products within the police and army forces. It also concerns all employees and is composed of five chapters and 22 articles.

Finally, the last sub-decree relates to the introduction of the logo of the Minister of Parliamentary Relations and Inspection. It is composed of four articles.