For The Republic.
For Our Posterity.
We, the sons and daughters of Cambodge, both at home and in
exile around the globe, in order to form a more perfect
union, do solemnly pledge our sacred efforts to a twofold
purpose: to unite our people under the canopy of a
pro-United States and pro-Western, Constitutional Federal
Republic, sustained by the separation of powers, designed to
ensure stability, efficiency, and cultural continuity, and
to gurantee a golden age of prosperity, knowledge, and
continuity for our posterity.
The Constitution.
Fundamental Rights.
Article 1. Inviolable Rights
1.
The State shall make no law abridging the freedom of
speech, or of the press; or the right of the citizens
peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government
for a redress of grievances.
2.
Neither slavery, nor involuntary servitude, nor
compulsory or state-imposed forced labor, nor human
trafficking, debt bondage, child labor, forced or
servile marriage, or any other form of exploitation, or
system of caste or hereditary status shall exist within
the State. No exception to this Article shall ever be
construed, except strictly for:
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a.
Hard labor imposed as a punitive sanction for a
grave criminal offense whereof the party shall have
been duly convicted by an independent court of
competent jurisdiction under full due process of
law;
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b.
The limited, non-sovereign hereditary status
explicitly authorized under The Sovereignty and
Integrity Clause;
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c.
Compulsory military service; and
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d.
Civilian national service required by law during a
declared state of war, national defense emergency,
or catastrophic natural disaster.
3.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons,
houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable
searches and seizures, shall not be violated.
4.
A well-trained and armed citizenry being necessary to
the security of a free State, the right of the citizens,
individually and collectively, to keep and bear arms of
all types in common use for the defense of themselves,
their families, their communities, and the Republic,
shall not be infringed.
Article 2. Due Process and Legal Protection
1.
No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or
property, without due process of law. In all criminal
prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a
speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury; to be
informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to
be confronted with the witnesses against them; and to
have the assistance of counsel for their defense.
2.
Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive
fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments
inflicted.
3.
Every person convicted of a criminal offense, or whose
constitutional rights are abridged, shall possess an
absolute right to appeal such judgment or violation
through the judicial system of the competent State, and
ultimately to the Federal courts of the Republic for
final determination.
Article 3. Equality Before the Law
1.
All citizens shall be equal before the law.
2.
No state shall deny to any person within its
jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws, nor shall
the State discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
gender, or belief.
Article 4. Freedom of Religion and Belief
1.
The State shall maintain a position of principled
neutrality and benevolent impartiality toward all faiths
and philosophies of life. It shall not establish an
official state religion, nor shall it create laws that
arbitrarily discriminate against any group based on
belief or the absence thereof.
2.
Public funds and institutions shall not be used to
exclusive partisan advantage of any single religious
organization. However, the State may support initiatives
that promote the common ethical heritage, spiritual
well-being, and social harmony of the citizenry.
3.
Government offices and officials shall act in the
general public interest, ensuring that policies respect
the diverse conscience of the nation while upholding
universal moral principles and social cohesion.
4.
No specific profession of faith shall be required as a
qualification for any office or public trust under the
Republic.
5.
The external manifestation and practice of religion and
belief shall not disrupt public peace, safety, or order.
The State may regulate public gatherings, processions,
or observances to ensure they do not infringe upon the
rights of others, impede public infrastructure, or
disrupt the free movement of the citizens.
