Cambodia's Appeal Courts Improve Fair Trial Rights but Pre-trial Detention Remains High
Cambodia's four appeal courts showed improvements in fair trial rights in 2025, but the pre-trial detention rate reached 87%, remaining at a high level, according to a report by the Cambodian Center for Human Rights. Challenges persist, particularly in guaranteeing the right to liberty and legal representation.
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