Editorial | Why Nepal’s lawmaking needs the Law Commission
Summary
Nepal’s lawmaking process remains weakly consultative, with bills often reaching Parliament before stakeholders or experts are meaningfully involved. An editorial urges the government to institutionalise the Law Commission as a central part of drafting, reviewing and improving legislation.
Key Points
- Bills in Nepal are often drafted and advanced with little meaningful consultation, leading to controversy after they reach Parliament.
- The Law Commission has drafted dozens of bills, but most of its drafts have not been enacted into law.
- The editorial says the commission should be made an essential, permanent institution in the lawmaking process.
- Law Minister Sobita Gautam’s call to strengthen the commission should be translated into action.
