The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has asked the government to ensure that legislation on Disappearances (Crime and Punishment) and Truth and Reconciliation are adopted through regular democratic process and not by executive ordinance. In a statement on Friday, ICJ said adoption of such legislation should follow broad based national consultation and should fulfill Nepal's human rights obligations.
"The ICJ is deeply concerned that the government is seeking to undermine the Constituent Assembly and bypass public debate by enacting executive decrees on matters of fundamental national importance," the statement reads. "If the government is serious about respecting the rule of law, these bills must be decided by the elected representatives of the people," said Roger Normand, ICJ's Asia-Pacific Director. The ICJ called for a special parliamentary session to discuss these bills and avoid their adoption by ordinance. Nepali Congress, CPN (UML) and other parties have already opposed the government decision to promulgate ordinances soon after ending the parliamentary session.
Courtesy of: Nepalnews: January 30, 2009
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