What Next for Nepal’s Transitional Justice Process?

[...]Nepal’s federal parliament endorsed the transitional justice law on August 14, thus paving the way for addressing the issues of human rights violations and abuses committed by both sides during the ten-year-long conflict between 1996 and 2006. [...]critics say the current bill lacks a victim-ce...

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Published inDiplomat (Rozelle, N.S.W.)
Main Author Bhatta, Meena
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Tokyo Tribune Content Agency LLC 29.08.2024
Subjects
Accountability
Agreements
Civil society
Confidentiality
Endorsements
Human rights
Nonprofit organizations
Political parties
Rape
Sex crimes
Torture
Transitional justice
Violations
Nepal
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ISSN1446-697X

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Summary:[...]Nepal’s federal parliament endorsed the transitional justice law on August 14, thus paving the way for addressing the issues of human rights violations and abuses committed by both sides during the ten-year-long conflict between 1996 and 2006. [...]critics say the current bill lacks a victim-centric approach. According to this provision, the perpetrator is subject to a reduction in sentencing provided that certain criteria – such as disclosing the truth, making an apology to the victims, or paying compensation – are fulfilled.
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ISSN:1446-697X