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    Committee: SOCHUM

    Topic: The Ethics of Detention: Safeguarding Human Rights in Detention Facilities


    Country: Cambodia

    Introduction

    Cambodia is committed to upholding human rights in detention, aligning with the Universal
    Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political
    Rights (ICCPR). Recognizing its history of conflict and current challenges, including
    overcrowding and limited resources, Cambodia is focused on reforming its detention system to
    meet international standards.

    National Situation and Key Statistics

    Cambodia’s prison population has increased by over 30% in recent years, with 75% of prisons
    operating beyond their capacity. With 38,000 detainees in facilities designed for 26,593,
    overcrowding poses a major challenge. Health services, access to legal representation, and
    sanitation are key areas in need of improvement.

    Stance on Detention Ethics

    1. Humane Treatment:
    Cambodia guarantees the protection of detainees’ rights and aims to align fully with the
    Nelson Mandela Rules, ensuring access to food, medical care, and protection from
    inhumane treatment.
    2. Rehabilitation Focus:
    Cambodia believes in rehabilitation rather than punitive measures. In partnership with
    UNODC, it offers vocational training and education to reduce recidivism rates, currently
    around 20% among detainees who receive training.
    3. Addressing Overcrowding & Alternatives:
    Cambodia supports alternatives to detention for non-violent offenders, including
    community service and parole. By 2023, pilot programs for alternatives to detention
    reduced overcrowding in select facilities by 10%.
    4. Vulnerable Groups:
    Special measures are in place for women, juveniles, and people with disabilities.
    Juveniles make up 3% of the prison population, with Cambodia committed to increasing
    diversion programs for young offenders.

    Conclusion

    Cambodia urges international cooperation to address global detention challenges, ensuring all
    detainees are treated with dignity while promoting rehabilitation and reducing overcrowding.
    Honorable Chair, fellow delegates,

    The Kingdom of Cambodia is committed to safeguarding human rights in detention. Despite the
    challenge of overcrowding—with 38,000 detainees in facilities designed for 26,593—we are
    working to ensure humane treatment, aligning with the Nelson Mandela Rules and providing
    medical care and basic necessities.

    We strongly believe in rehabilitation. Vocational training and education programs, in


    partnership with the UN, have reduced recidivism by 20%. In addition, Cambodia has
    introduced mental health services in certain detention centers, addressing the psychological
    needs of detainees to aid in their rehabilitation. To address overcrowding, we
    support alternatives to detention for non-violent offenders, with pilot programs reducing the
    strain on facilities by 10%.

    Furthermore, Cambodia has made strides in digital record-keeping, ensuring transparency in


    the handling of detainees and reducing wrongful or prolonged detentions. Cambodia is also
    committed to protecting vulnerable groups, especially women and juveniles, ensuring they
    receive the care and support they need, with juvenile detention programs focusing on education
    and restorative justice.

    We urge the international community to collaborate in reforming detention systems worldwide.


    Together, we can ensure justice with dignity for all.

    Thank you.

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