The practice of withdrawing criminal prosecution in serious criminal offences on the basis of payment of compensation is another way by which impunity is maintained in Cambodia. This is a widespread practice. This method offends the basic notions of justice. The practices adopted by other countries relating to compounding of minor offences only need to be introduced into the law. Serious crimes should be excluded from the list of offences that can be settled by way of payment of compensation.
Impunity can also take place by the failure to prosecute.
The prosecution branches need basic facilities if they are to do their tasks. At the moment these branches have been neglected and, therefore, do not have necessary facilities to function properly. If the judiciary is to work properly, those who hold judicial posts must be competent and well educated. Thus, education of judges should be treated as a priority. There are international efforts to help countries that have a weak judiciary.