78 judges and court officials reshuffled

17 April 2014

With new laws in the pipeline to reform the judiciary, the Supreme Council of Magistracy has announced a reshuffling of judges and court staff, with 78 officials promoted or transferred.

The job changes, which include senior judges and prosecutors at the Supreme Court, Appeal Court and provincial courts, is a standard rotation of judges and prosecutors meant to curb corruption.

The most significant changes are to the Supreme Court, where the shuffle sees Phnom Penh Municipal Court director Chiv Keng moving to deputy director of the Supreme Court. Nil Nonn, director of the Siem Reap Provincial Court, was also promoted to deputy director of Cambodia’s highest court.

Phnom Penh Municipal Court judges Seng Neang, Chaing Sinath, Sem Sakola and Te Sam Ang all become Supreme Court judges.

Five judges ascended to the Appeal Court, including Phnom Penh Municipal Court Judge Sin Visal and Kandal Provincial Court director Judge In Vanvibol.

Source:

http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/seventy-eight-judges-and-court-officials-reshuffled-56529/