The 17- point statement issued by the judges after the conference stresses on the need to keep the provisions relating to judiciary and human rights intact in the new constitution.
“This is a momentous achievement of the conference,” said Chief Justice Anup Raj Sharma delivering his closing remarks. Judges have also urged the government to bring the ongoing peace process to its logical end by resolving the conflict and ensuring reliable security arrangements across the country.
Judges have also demanded that special security plan be implemented to ensure security in district courts. “The government should set up separate police wing for judiciary and judges´ residence,” the statement reads.
Chief Justice Sharma said that judiciary had become the target of attacks due to which judges have not been able to work in a free an independent manner. The judges also urged the government to bring the culture of bandas to an end.
Expressing commitment to implement and abide by the judges code of conduct, the conference also decided to form a study team to recommend whether judges and court officials should wear official dress in the bench.
The conference also concluded that there is lack of transparency in the judiciary, which has eroded people´s faith in it.
Law and Justice Minister Prem Bahadur Singh termed the conference successful for being able to come up with relevant issues. “The conference has been able to rightly address contemporary issues,” Minister Singh said.
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