Bill to Amend Nepal Law Commission Act, 2063 Registered in Federal Parliament Secretariat
Summary
A bill to amend the Nepal Law Commission Act, 2063 has been registered in Nepal’s Federal Parliament Secretariat to make the Law Commission of Nepal a center of excellence for law formulation and legal research. The proposal expands the commission’s role in supporting provincial and local governments and changes its leadership structure, with the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister set to chair it.
Key Points
- A bill to amend the Nepal Law Commission Act, 2063 has been registered in the Federal Parliament Secretariat.
- The amendment aims to strengthen the Law Commission of Nepal for faster, higher-quality law formulation and legal research.
- The proposed law makes the Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister the chairperson and allows the government to appoint a vice-chairperson and three members.
- The commission will also help provinces and local levels draft laws and submit its annual report directly to the Prime Minister.
