Government Prioritizes Remaining Laws for Fundamental Rights Implementation
Summary
The government is prioritizing the remaining laws needed to fully implement the fundamental rights guaranteed by Nepal’s constitution. Law Minister Sobita Gautam says bills on free legal aid, mass media, property rights, and Dalit rights are still pending and will be advanced this fiscal year.
Key Points
- Law Minister Sobita Gautam said the government is focusing on enacting the remaining laws needed to implement the constitution’s fundamental rights.
- Most laws and regulations required for Articles 16 to 46 of the Constitution of Nepal have already been drafted, she said in the National Assembly.
- Pending bills include laws on mass media, free legal aid, integrated compensation, property rights, freedom to form organizations, and Dalit rights.
- The free legal aid bill is expected to be presented in the Federal Parliament between Shrawan and Kartik of fiscal year 2083/84.
