Addressing the 13th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on Monday in Doha, Qatar, Minister Gautam said that Nepal is committed to the principles of fair, impartial and accountable criminal justice system.
"Various acts including on mutual legal assistance, extradition, organized crime (elimination) and money laundering have been implemented with a view to fighting and eliminating the transnational organized crimes," said Gautam."We have also initiated the process for necessary legal reforms in this area. The Government of Nepal has submitted various bills including on Penal Code and Criminal Procedures Code, Sentencing Act, and Some Nepal Acts Amendment, Adjustment and Repeal Act to the Legislature-Parliament for consideration. These bills aim at addressing the changing trends and needs in criminal justice system," he added.
Minister Gautam also said that Nepal has a total commitment against impunity. "Efforts are underway to address gaps concerning all forms of criminal activities thereby addressing the need of criminal justice in a holistic manner. Education on human rights and criminal justice has been integral part of the trainings for the security agencies and other concerned officials," claimed the home minister.
"We have recently established Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and Commission on Investigation of Disappeared Persons to look into conflict era cases. These commissions are mandated to establish the truth about such cases, bring the perpetrators to justice, address the needs of the victims, and ultimately pave the way for reconciliation, lasting peace and stability in the country," he added.
Gautam also claimed that due consideration has been given to the spirit of international law, including the growing jurisprudence of transitional justice mechanism and domestic circumstances and while crafting the legislation of the two commissions.
According to Biswamani Subedi, DPM's aide, the congress is scheduled for April 12 to 19.
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