Court scraps discriminatory provisions in laws relating to compensation, relief to victims of state atrocities
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal has annulled discriminatory provisions in laws concerning compensation and relief for victims of state atrocities and directed the government to formulate clear reparations policies aligning with international standards.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court of Nepal scrapped discriminatory provisions in laws related to compensation and relief for victims of state atrocities.
- The court directed the government to revise problematic rules and formulate clear laws and policies on reparations within six months.
- The ruling emphasized victims' meaningful participation in policy formulation and stated relief should restore dignity, not impose suffering.
- The court highlighted that reparation must go beyond financial aid and include truth and justice elements, especially for families of the disappeared.
