PHNOM PENH (The Cambodia Herald) -- The opposition
National Rescue Party promises to ensure the approval of the Freedom of
Information Law if they win the July 28 election.
The law allows
for public access to government records, even for journalists and
lawmakers and proponents believe the law would spur greater transparency
in the government.
“We are committed to making it happen,” said Ky Vandara, a representative of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party.
The
party is making the passage of such a law a priority if it wins the
July 28 elections, he said. “If we cannot do it, we will step down,
because why should we stay and lead the country if we can’t even pass a
law that would be vital to our people and our nation?”
Ky Vandara as well as other candidates spoke at a recent political forum, during a meet and greet with potential voters.
“The
law is key for citizens,” said Tep Nunry, a candidate for the royalist
Funcinpec. “We will push for its approval. If we cannot do it, we would
rather quit our positions in the new mandate.”
Eight political parties including the Cambodian People's Party are vying for votes in the upcoming July 28 election.
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