Wednesday, October 11, 2006

Aust, Cambodia sign prisoner transfer agreement

Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australia and Cambodia have signed a prisoner transfer agreement during a visit by the Cambodian Prime Minister to Canberra.

The treaty will allow prisoners to serve out the remainder of their sentences in their home country.

There are currently five Australian prisoners in jails in Cambodia and 13 Cambodians in prison in Australia.

Under the treaty, prisoners must apply for a transfer, and both countries and the prisoner must agree to the arrangement.

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