Sitaula Baskota Emphasizes Legislative Intent in Bill Drafting
Summary
Sitaula Baskota has urged lawmakers to focus on legislative intent and long-term impact rather than debates meant for public consumption during bill drafting. The Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee will also present its prison report in the House of Representatives after completing necessary revisions.
Key Points
- Sitaula Baskota said bill drafting and clause-by-clause debates should focus on legislative intent and the long-term purpose of laws.
- She called for deeper study, academic backing and research-based discussion during parliamentary law-making.
- The committee has decided to present its prison report in the House of Representatives, and the juvenile reform homes report had already been passed.
- The committee secretariat has been directed to complete linguistic corrections and required amendments before submission.
