APLE Executive Director Speaks at Mekong Tourism Forum 2016
On 6 July 2016, APLE Executive Director, Seila Samleang, talked from the panel to the audiences at Mekong Tourism Forum 2016 about the essence of tourism industry in playing a role to protect children from the flip side of tourism. Acknowledging the valuable opportunity of this forum, Seila also gave a snapshot of the child […]
APLE Cambodia and Angkor Hospital for Children Reach Formal Cooperation
Recently, APLE Cambodia and Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap province signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Formal Cooperation. The MoU is intended to be a collaborative working arrangement and both parties acknowledged that no contractual relationship is created among them, but agreed to work together in the spirit of partnership to ensure […]
Experience Sharing of Civil Plaintiffs in Court Process Encourages More Confidence and Participation
Recently, APLE’s court support team has organized a victim family discussion: “Experience Sharing of Civil Plaintiffs in Court Process,” supported by the German Embassy in Phnom Penh. This is the first time we arranged such a discussion. There were 9 civil plaintiffs attending the discussion and all of them have experienced the court procedure. This […]
After Verdict, Elderly Child Abuser at Large
A 77-year-old British man was sentenced to 18 months in prison on Friday after being convicted of sexually molesting three boys in Siem Reap City, according to court officials. But he has not been seen in months. The disappearance of Roy Sheppard follows that of Indian national Raj Deo, 46, who was found guilty of […]
British paedophile, 77, is sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexually abusing three boys in Cambodia
A 77-year-old British man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in Cambodia for sexually abusing three boys. Roy Sheppard was sentenced by a provincial court in the north-eastern province of Siem Reap for indecent acts committed against three boys aged 12 to 16 years old. Action Pour Les Enfants, a non-governmental organisation that […]
Briton, 77, Received 18 Months’ Imprisonment
Today, 17 June 2016, Siem Reap provincial court sentenced a British national to 18 months for sexually abusing three underage boys. According to Siem Reap provincial court, a 77-year-old British, Roy SHEPPARD, was convicted of “Indecent Act” of Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation against three underage boys between 12 and 16 […]
Foreign pedo sentenced in absentia but remains free
An Indian national was yesterday convicted of indecent assault against a child but still remains free, court officials said yesterday. The victim was present as defendant Ray Deo, 42, was sentenced in absentia to 14 months in jail and ordered to pay 3 million riel (about $730) for indecent assault against his 14-year-old neighbour. Siem […]
Upcoming Event: APLE Executive Director To Speak at the Mekong Tourism Forum 2016
Mr. Seila Samleang, APLE Executive Director, will attend the Mekong Tourism Forum on 6 July 2016 as a panel speaker. For more details, click here: http://www.mekongtourismforum.org/…/experiential-tourism-w…/
Indian Man at Large After Conviction for Teen Sexual Abuse
An Indian man who was inexplicably released by the Siem Reap Provincial Court last year following his arrest for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl was convicted in absentia on Thursday, but authorities have made no attempt to rearrest him and his whereabouts remain unknown. Presiding Judge Sin Sovannarath said Raj Deo, 46, was found guilty […]
Indian National Convicted to 14 Months’ Imprisonment of Sexual Assault Against One Girl
Siem Reap – Today, 16 June 2016, an Indian national Raj Deo, 46, a clothes seller living in Siem Reap province, was convicted of “Indecent Assault by Article 246 of the Criminal Code of Kingdom of Cambodia” against one girl aged 14. Deo was sentenced by the Siem Reap Provincial Court to 14 months’ imprisonment […]