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Following an extensive discussion on "New constitution, human rights-friendly constitution" held at Dhulikehl, intellectuals from various fields concluded that mandatory military trainings should not be included under the fundamental rights in the new constitution in view of unique geo-political situation and resources of the country.[break]
Organized by Constitutional Lawyer´s Forum (CLAF) and supported by National Human Rights Commission´s Capacity Strengthening Project, the discussion also urged the CA to incorporate provisions of retroactive law in the new constitution to punish those involved in war crimes and crime against humanity.
Asking leaders and CA members to be serious toward drafting new constitution on time, intellectuals also demanded promulgation of human rights-friendly constitution by ensuring all fundamental rights in line with international standards and democratic norms.
"We ask the CA to incorporate provisions in the new constitution ensuring ´special protection´ for those who are socially, financially and culturally oppressed and those at risk," states a report issued after the discussions.
The experts also suggested to the CA to incorporate provisions ensuring that a Nepali citizen whose mother or father is Nepali can only obtain Nepali citizenship.
They said that only independent judiciary can protect citizens´ fundamental rights and drew the attention of CA to incorporate provisions regarding independent judiciary in the constitution.
"An independent judicial mechanism should be formed to ensure independent judiciary and to make the judges´ appointment and dismissal processes transparent," the press report further states.
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