The Civil Code establishes the fundamental rules governing private legal relationships, including contracts, property, obligations, family matters, and inheritance. It provides the legal framework for protecting and enforcing the civil rights and obligations of individuals and legal entities.
The Code of Civil Procedure governs the procedures for resolving civil disputes before the courts. It sets out the rules concerning civil actions, evidence, judgments, appeals, and the enforcement of court decisions.
The Criminal Code defines criminal offenses and establishes the applicable penalties for conduct that violates Cambodian criminal law. It also sets out fundamental principles concerning criminal responsibility, punishments, and circumstances affecting criminal liability.
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The Code of Criminal Procedure establishes the procedures for investigating, prosecuting, and adjudicating criminal offenses in Cambodia. It regulates the roles and powers of judicial police officers, prosecutors, investigating judges, courts, accused persons, victims, and other participants in criminal proceedings.