Bill on National Forensic Science Laboratory passed
Summary
The House of Representatives has unanimously passed the National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2083 BS. Minister Mahabir Pun said the law will speed up DNA testing, expand services to the provincial level, and restrict unauthorized release of data.
Key Points
- The House of Representatives unanimously passed the National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2083 BS.
- Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun said the bill is meant to make DNA testing faster and more effective.
- The bill will expand forensic services to the provincial level and includes provisions to prevent unauthorized data release.
- Several MPs took part in the debate before the proposal was passed.
