Attorney General Cites Lack of Social Awareness Hindering Implementation of Anti-Discrimination Laws
Summary
Attorney General Dr. Narayan Prasad Candel highlights that despite sufficient laws against caste-based discrimination in Nepal, lack of social awareness hinders their effective implementation and delivery of justice.
Key Points
- Attorney General Dr. Narayan Prasad Candel states that laws against caste-based untouchability and discrimination have not been effectively implemented due to lack of social awareness.
- It has been 19 years since such laws were enacted in Nepal, but there is no clear assessment of their implementation by the National Dalit Commission.
- The laws classify caste discrimination as a specialized offense with separate provisions to ensure victims' access to justice.
- The main barrier to justice flow is the insufficient social awareness across communities, which needs to be developed for effective enforcement.
