Interview with Former SSP Rabindra Regmi on Criminal Procedure
Summary
Former SSP Rabindra Regmi discusses issues with Nepal's criminal procedure, including police detention practices, publicizing accused individuals, societal stigma, and the need for compensation laws for the wrongfully accused.
Key Points
- Nepal's criminal investigation often detains suspects before collecting evidence, differing from international practice that prioritizes evidence first.
- Publicizing accused individuals immediately after arrest violates the presumption of innocence and contributes to social stigma.
- There is no system in Nepal to compensate those wrongfully arrested and later acquitted, though such laws exist in developed countries.
- Accountability for wrongful investigations involves cooperation among police, prosecutors, and judiciary with empathy and positive teamwork.
- Former SSP Rabindra Regmi advocates for investigating without detention where possible and calls for state laws providing compensation for wrongful arrests.
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