KATHMANDU, JULY 20
The National Human Rights Commission has asked the government to consider amending the Act related to transitional justice in line with international principles related to the same issue.
Issuing a press statement here today, the human rights watchdog agency in the country also demanded that the amendment in the Act should not contradict the verdicts issued by the Supreme Court on the same issue.
In his statement, Spokesperson Dr Tikaram Pokharel urged the government to ensure justice to conflict victims after adequately consulting with the victims and stakeholders as well as heeding the recommendations of the Commission. The NHRC also called attention of the government towards the bill presented by the government to amend the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act, 2014 and appealed to the government to revise the Act in such a way that it would be acceptable to all.
"The Commission reminds the government that ensuring justice for conflict victims is the main subject of transitional justice. There is a tradition of consulting with the National Human Rights Commission while considering amendments in the laws. We would like to remind the government that the Commission has the constitutional authority to deal with matters related to human rights."
The Commission has expressed concern over the lack of discussions and consultations held by the government on the above-mentioned matters.
A version of this article appears in the print on July 21, 2022, of The Himalayan Times.
