Background
The National Advisory Committee on Revocation of Cambodian Nationality from Birth (abbreviated in Khmer as គ.ជ.ដ.ខ.) is a government-level advisory mechanism created to examine, investigate, evaluate and provide recommendations to the government on revocation cases under Article 40 of the Sub‑Decree on the Implementation of the Nationality Law.
The committee was constituted by a government appointment and comprises 15 appointed members; it is chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior S. Sokha. The committee’s remit includes fact-finding, legal assessment and preparatory reporting to support executive decision-making on loss of nationality from birth where alleged legal violations are present.
Scope of Application
The committee’s mandate covers cases of alleged misconduct or legal breaches that may trigger revocation of Cambodian nationality conferred at birth, as referenced in Article 40 of the implementing sub-decree for the nationality law. Its functions are procedural and advisory: it is tasked with investigating facts, assessing legal criteria, and preparing recommendations for the cabinet or relevant authorities that consider deprivation of nationality.
Key Provisions or Decisions
On 26 May 2026 the first meeting was convened at the Ministry of Interior and chaired by Deputy Prime Minister S. Sokha. During the session the chair announced formal adoption of an internal directive that sets the committee’s operational orientation, reporting formats and working procedures to guide members in conducting professional and accountable reviews.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The internal directive establishes standardised procedures and reporting expectations for committees and related units involved in nationality reviews. Entities providing legal or administrative support to affected individuals and units within government will need to align documentation and specialist inputs with the committee’s procedural formats when cases are referred for review.
Official Source
Source: Official statement and meeting notice published by the General Department of Immigration (GDI) on 26 May 2026 — https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/posts/pfbid02FQuLFQJ2NC4gie9cr7siQJ97imhb94mfb7oAFGoscxAN7c23m28VGvB3nnGNiEEWl
