Tue, 4 Aug 2009
Zulfikar Abbany
ABC Radio Australia
A Cambodian politician sued for defamation by Prime Minister Hun Sen says she will appeal against a verdict in his favour.
Opposition MP Mu Sochua, a former women's affairs minister, acknowledges she has little chance of winning the appeal.
But she says she will persevere with her case to shine a light on Cambodia's justice system.
Justice
"I want to put justice on trial. It looks very dark for me to win the appeal, but nevertheless I want to take one layer - layer by layer layer - of what the justice system in Cambodia is all about," she said in an interview with Radio Australia's Asia Pacific.
Prime Minister Hun Sen sued Mu Sochua after she brought a defamation case against him earlier in the year.
Her case was thrown out of court several months ago, but the Prime Minister's case proceeded.
Some observers say the case is part of a government crackdown on its critics.
Mu Sochua's last lawyer quit the case due to intense political pressure.
Penalty
As part of its ruling, the court ordered Mu Sochua to pay a fine of $US4,000, about half of which will go to the Prime Minister.
In the past Mu Sochua has said she would sooner go to jail than pay the fine.
Asked about her position on the fine, Mu Sochua said she would follow through with the appeal before making a final decison.
"I was not served justice today," she said.
"My stands remain the same. I will continue to pursue justice. I have one more month to appeal, which is the next step. I will consider that step in the next few weeks."
Opposition MP Mu Sochua, a former women's affairs minister, acknowledges she has little chance of winning the appeal.
But she says she will persevere with her case to shine a light on Cambodia's justice system.
Justice
"I want to put justice on trial. It looks very dark for me to win the appeal, but nevertheless I want to take one layer - layer by layer layer - of what the justice system in Cambodia is all about," she said in an interview with Radio Australia's Asia Pacific.
Prime Minister Hun Sen sued Mu Sochua after she brought a defamation case against him earlier in the year.
Her case was thrown out of court several months ago, but the Prime Minister's case proceeded.
Some observers say the case is part of a government crackdown on its critics.
Mu Sochua's last lawyer quit the case due to intense political pressure.
Penalty
As part of its ruling, the court ordered Mu Sochua to pay a fine of $US4,000, about half of which will go to the Prime Minister.
In the past Mu Sochua has said she would sooner go to jail than pay the fine.
Asked about her position on the fine, Mu Sochua said she would follow through with the appeal before making a final decison.
"I was not served justice today," she said.
"My stands remain the same. I will continue to pursue justice. I have one more month to appeal, which is the next step. I will consider that step in the next few weeks."
28 comments:
Bravo Mrs;Mu Sok Hour!!!We are all Khmers with you ,you are khmer woman's hero!!!!
Slow down with dictator Hun Xen!!!!slow down with the dog's Hun Xen ah Ki Tek!!!!
Slow down with ah Chhkai youn CPP!!!!
Dear Ms Mu Sok Hour,
Hey do not be so long tail by doing such bad thing. Our proverb says "Antung Veng Chhnang Veng".
I think in this situation you must apologise and ask back your immunity and contionue to work in the Assembly to cash your 2000USD for your benefit and serve people. You said about Kangaroo Court why you still want to go there? Do not waste your golden time because we will die sooner or later.
Please think deeper about my opinion and thank you for your kind consideration.
All the best of us as Khmers.
Ly
I'd say the same thing.
Mu Sochua should stop the fight but she should apologise to Hun Senand ask her position MP back, so she can serve the country.
Sometime we have to have a thick face to get something done.
stu. of astronomy (UVa)
Cambodia Town
Long Beach, Ca
Mu Sochua get nervous now, your blood pressure become increase, your heart pump red blood cell fast, then you can get heart attack. In constrast, Samdech Deycho Hun Sen the big winner of all battle has more relaxed, his lung breath air normally so the heart.
Mu Sochua used to be Cambodian babe, but now she look ugly when she loss the case.
New Phally
Vietnamese government doing anything to destroying camabodia united, Hun Sein must wake up his from his daydreaming....
correction = Hun Sen must wake up from his daydreams...
Vietnam wanted to compete with Thailand with economy, that's what vietnamese government doing right now created border conflict between cambodia and thailand, so they can take advantage, because Vietnam afraid China will over power them one day....Thailand should realize that Vietnam is aims to destroying their economy...
Agree with 12:05PM! there's no way you can win Hun Sen...just play along and try to help our people instead...
I wouldn't bother! unless i'm sure that i can win 1000%!! why wasting time and money? i would rather screwing PPU mother ass instead....don't you agree?
She's almost 96 years old fool? not even 1000 MG of vigara would help you...dumbass!
After the judge rendered the verdict, this person appeared to utterly ignored, disregard, and disrespect the country's judicial system. The opposition leader’s duty and responsibility is to obey and respect the law of the country -- this is a direct contravention of the law –- and, it is critically imperative, however, the opposition leaders must know and understand the rules of leadership as well as the rules of the law. The recent episode has demonstrated that the opposition has no respect for the rules of law. Moreover, since this person was not exculpated of the crime in which she has perpetrated—this person is no longer innocent. Again, the verdict must be respected.
The verdict is out; the guilty one must respect the court's decision whether this person likes it or not -- it's the law -- and the court has found this person guilty. Therefore, if this person does not accept the court verdict, since this person is one of the lawmakers, this person should be excused from the position.
Again, it is very important to understand that the judge was merely and judicially interpreted the law--not legislating from the bench. Therefore, it is not ignominiously for the guilty one to acknowledge the guilt, since the culprit one was the one who perpetrated this act, and therefore should acknowledge and accept the consequences. Furthermore, if the guilty one does not agree to the verdict, which was rendered by the court, this person is entitled to the appellate process.
Having said that, let me say this: now, it is the perfect time for this person to serve time behind bars for behavior modification prior to reintegrating this person into civil society so this person does not imperil to the society.
PPU
New phally,
you blood sucking leech. Ngoun Ngel told me he gave you the title of advidor to the VP of the national assembly for your loyal licking ass activity. You should donate the 500 usd monthly salary to the poor in cambodia and stop polluting this website or the world with your filthy person
អាអេងវាបន់អោយនាងជាប់គុកកុំអោយមានស្រីជើងខ្លាំងនៅក្នុងបក្សតទៅទៀត។ដេកអោបប្តីល្អជាងដេកអោបគុក។នយោបាយមានវែងតទៅទឿតកុំអាលបពា្ចប់វាអី។What are you want to do next? I go to Disneyland.
PPU
The judge just finished sucking one eyed hyena dick as you were sucking the ass. So you both were privy to what the animaù told the dick sucking judge to sentence in that kangaroo court.
You both should go and do it to the thai soldiers so they leave preah vihear.
There is no fucking rules of law in cambodia. It's so corrupted that rules of law does not apply to HUN SEN. Rules of law are only there for a reference; however, making a sound judgment or giving a fair trial basing on "rules of law" in cambodia is unlikely to be followed.
Mrs. Mu Sochua is a brave woman and knows that she will not win in her appeal. She would otherwise better to serve the country if she decided to ask for forgiveness from the Almighty Hun Sen but sooner or later someone will have to take on this role to challenge his Almighty.
Mrs Mu Sochua is in a critical situation politically and judicially; However, she will shed some lights on the country's corrupted judicial system so that the international communities/donor countries have better understanding to what relationship the ruling party CPP and the outcome of the trial. This is not the first case his Almighty have brought upon the oppositions.
No it absolutely wrong verdict because PPU the communist sleeping cell in the US soil busy terrorize khmer oversea, FBI agent please check this ip address and keep your eyes closer we can't afford to loose our face as Vietnam war again.
Tax payer.
Ah tituy 12:43pm it is you that should be put behind bar not mrs mu sochua if you dont stay out of her way.
1:21 PM
The audacity of AIG, arrogance, ingnorance, and greed--and, all was precipitated by one person. You have no problems of guessing of who this person is.
PPU
Sochua, awesome job in playing these fools. Just keep playing your game, girl, and before these fools realized it, spend all their money they donate to you. Nice work.
2:14 PM
We should not be dealing with this amateur (immature) politician who is acting like a primary schoolgirl.
PPU
Sadam ajo hun sen day are numbers. It's his time to meet with Sadam hussen.
There is no rule of law in Cambodia. There is no rule of law in Asia. That is what is Thai and Khmer conflict is all about. Thai is learning from Sadam ajo hun sen of lawlessness in Cambodia. That is why Thai want to take Khmer land because Thai know Sadam ajo hun sen won't dare to go to the U.N for help.
PPU
transsexual mutant for thai pleasure;
CPP (Corporation of Pimping Politic)
PPU (Pimping Pussy University)
Dear KI forum members:
As of today, I’m handing in my resignation. From here on out, you will no longer see me in this forum group. As I’m leaving you, I must also acknowledge that throughout my trials and tribulations, I have amassed colossal amount of information and learned so much from your tireless contributions. Therefore, with my hard-earned knowledge, it is my sincere hope that with the information and knowledge that I’ve learned from this forum site, I have no doubt that I will make me a better leader for tomorrow.
Again, thank you for your tireless compassion toward me. Further, irrespective of our philosophical and ideological differences, you and I are entitled to agree to disagree on a particular issue.
Resigned: PPU (Chan Keo)
i have a suggestion for higher education in cambodia. it would be good to encourage students at universities and colleges across cambodia to debate and talk about the code of ethics or code of conduct, especially its limit and boundary. what constitute a good ethics and what is the limit or boundary to freedom of speech. i don't think cambodia is trying to suppress people with their freedom of speech, however, the question is the limit or boundary of it considering appropriateness of time and place and the people who committed such heineous act. schools should be encourage to talk about it in ethical studies, etc... i think this is one way to build a brighter future of educated and good society in cambodia by learn and talking about good ethical conducts. the subject is much broader than this as it cover logical think, critical thinking, analytical skill, people skill, social skill, etc, etc... khmer students should learn them all before they can earn the degree from colleges and university. it's called being responsible for your own action, you know.
4:07AM
Thanks for your opinion and I do agree with you. Education in Cambodia as well as in other countries always teach to all students as you mentioned above, but we can't control people in doing stupid things. Indeed, if we want to talk about ethical conducts, it has never existed in SRP and its supporters. You can see in this forum.
Cheers
11:58AM.
Not many educated students or elite students who support SRP ENTER KI, but if there are some educated and rational people in KI, they don't curse or use vulgar languages. You may read some who do the curse a lot in here, but I am not sure they are that educated people or they really understand what is rational means. To me these people are more like Hun Sen who behaves like gangsters and some are from old schools.
Just because some of these posters we cannot see them, wrote their vulgar langauges cursing Hun Sen does not mean they realy are SRP's supporters. They can be anybody or can be CPP or SRP or Youn's propaganda as usual. You cannot accuse SRP because of these posters write. I don't fall into Youn's propaganday easily. Khmers in CPP learned everything from Youn and it is the fact.
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