21.   Journalists said it sought to stifle criticism of the government.

22.   Sam Rainsy and other opponents said the law was unconstitutional and warned it could be used by the government to stifle all criticism.

23.   Sam Rainsy, however, said the draft was unconstitutional and warned that it may be used by the government to stifle all criticism.

24.   The government agreed to form a committee to review the law after an unprecedented protest by journalists, who fear it could be used to stifle criticism of officials.