58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Cambodia

Cambodia

Answer
  • Fines
  • Deregistration of party
  • Suspension of political party
Source

"Section 39

A fine in cash of 5,000,000 KHR (five million riel) will be imposed by the Ministry of Interior on any political party which has violated Section 31 of this law.

In case of repeated violation, the fine will be double and the Ministry of Interior may decide to suspend the activities of that political party temporarily within a specific timeframe.

Section 40

A political party that has violated Section 29 of this law shall be fined in cash by the Ministry of Interior in the amount of 20,000,000 KHR (twenty million riel). In case of receipt of a contribution by a political party in violation of Section 29 of this law that exceed 20,000,000 KHR (twenty million riel), the fine will be twice the amount of the contribution.

The Ministry of Interior may decide to suspend the activities of that political party temporarily within a specific time-frame. 

In case of repeated violation, the fine will be twice the previous fine and Ministry of Interior may file a complaint to the Supreme Court to dissolve that political party."

Source: Sections 39-40, Political Parties Law, 2017 (Unofficial translation by the researcher)

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