Robert Carmichael, Phnom Penh
The Cambodian parliament has passed a long-awaited law that hands down severe penalties for people guilty of acid attacks, including life-long jail sentences.
Lesser offences under the law carry terms of between two and 30 years in jail.
The Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity says at least 21 people have been burned with acid this year.
The charity's project coordinator, Ziad Samman, welcomed the news, but said the law must be properly implemented if it is to be effective.
He also called for clarity on provisions for medical care for acid attack survivors.
Acid, which is cheap and widely available in Cambodia, causes terribly disfiguring injuries.
Mr Samman says nearly 350 people have fallen victim to acid attacks since 1984 and 36 of them were children.
The law will likely come into effect later this year.
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WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE LAW MADE BY A BUCCH OF PhD FROM HANOI???
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