Information for the assessment was compiled from structured interviews and literature reviews of publications, articles, and government documents.
The assessment contains an overview of national legal frameworks, a review of eight sectors of law enforcement authorities, advanced investigative techniques, inter-Agency cooperation, strengths and weaknesses of environmental law agencies, and conclusions and recommendations for the country.
- Corruption in forest and wildlife agencies represents a risk to effective governance.
- Despite substantial penalties for environmental crime, little evidence exists that penalties are imposed, likely due to low capacity for prosecutors and judges.
- Inadequate communication and collaboration between related agencies contributes to information silos.
Establish a computerized intelligence system for use by all agencies.
Citation: UNODC Regional Office for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Criminal Justice Response to Wildlife and Forest Crime in Cambodia: A Rapid Assessment. Bangkok, Thailand; 2015. doi:10.1007/s13398-014-0173-7.2.