geovalin Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Bun Sengkong Amid what has been characterised as a government crackdown on civil liberties, people confronted by police in Cambodia can now utilise a new UN-developed app to remind officers of their rights under the Kingdom’s laws. Developed by the UN Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights for Android devices, the app uses “interactive voice response” technology and can articulate the legal rights owed to an individual in the event of their arrest. The rights include: to know the reason of arrest, to access a lawyer, to remain silent, to refrain from confessing, to be taken to court, to contact a family member and to be able to complain if any rights are breached. read more http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/just-been-arrested-theres-app-un-says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lannig Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thai version next? it could come handy real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamgeorgeallen Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 so now they will have to make sure the take your phone off you when arrested. i got locked up a few years ago for having the wrong address in my work permit. thai cops didnt bother to search me so i still had my phone on me so i was able to call a lawyer and take a selfie. wish i could find that photo now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Sadly, most of the world needs an app like that. It is great to see Thailand's neighbors moving the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulic Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I am sure the Cambodian police will gladly inform you of your rights when arrested. NONE. Just because the UN says you have rights and that there is an app for that if you are arrested, does not make it so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Doesn't do you much good when all you belongs have been taken away from you prior to being incarcerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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