be sent by the government to an international agency is objectionable and unbecoming. The
Commission has therefore requested an amendment in the report. The report is at present under
consideration in the Commission.
3.6.4 Review of Conventions and Nepalese Legal Instruments:
Despite its limited resources, the Legislation and Prison Reform Division has reviewed the
international instruments Nepal is a State party to. The Division is studying the provisions in
Nepalese laws concerning the international instruments, the measures adopted by the
government for implementing the international instruments and the prevailing discriminatory
laws in the country.
3.6.5 Bills Received by the Commission for Suggestions:
(a)
Bill to regularize and manage private investment in the development of public
infrastructure, 2057 B.S.
The proposed "Bill to regularize and manage private investment in the development of
public infrastructure, 2057 BS." was received by the Commission from the Ministry of
Physical Planning and Works. The Commission, after studying the impact of the bill’s
provisions on economic, social and cultural sectors and on the right of individuals, has
returned the bill with its suggestions to the concerned ministry.
(b)
Public Security Regulation, 2058 B.S.:
The Public Security Regulation, 2058 B.S. was issued by the government on 22 Jetha,
2058 B.S. The Commission has received complaints which state that the regulation
violates the constitutionally guaranteed rights of the people. Those filing the complaints
have asked the Commission to take necessary action regarding the matter. The
complaints are being investigated by the Commission.
3.6.6 Interaction Program:
(a)
Discussion Program on Nepalese Law Related to Human Rights and Women:
The Commission organized a discussion program on Nepalese Law related to Human
Rights and women on Magh 1, 2057 B.S. The program deliberated on various issues,
including the amendment and reform necessary in the women’s rights bill to be
presented in the Parliament. Representatives of various ministries of the government,
non-governmental organizations, and individuals concerned with the rights of women
and journalists took part in the deliberations. The participants at the program suggested
the formation of a committee for the protection and promotion of women’s rights and
for the finalization following discussions of laws related to the equal status of women.