Cambodia's child protection law likely by year’s end

Two children making their way to school. Prime Minister Hun Manet has warned that children may be increasingly vulnerable due to the rise of technology. - The Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH: The draft law on child protection has reached the final review stage at the social affairs ministry, amid fears that children are increasingly vulnerable to online harassment due to technological advances.

Touch Channy, spokesperson for the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, told The Post that the draft law is now at the final stage of the ministerial review process and is likely to reach the council of ministers by the end of the year.