Stakeholders call for amendment in bill to regulate CSOs
Summary
Nepal Bar Association and NGO Federation call for amendments to the draft bill regulating Civil Society Organizations, citing concerns over rights breaches and restrictive provisions.
Key Points
- Nepal Bar Association and NGO Federation demand amendments in the draft bill regulating CSOs.
- The draft bill consolidates multiple laws related to organization registration and regulation.
- Stakeholders argue the draft infringes on civil liberties and shrinks civil society space.
- Advocates stress the draft emphasizes control over regulation and must be reformed before approval.
