2.3.5 International Conventions As prescribed by Clause 9 (2.L) of the Human Rights Act, 1997, the Commission's responsibility is to furnish necessary suggestions to His Majesty's Government on the reports which it (the government) has had to submit to concerned committees of international conventions and treaties. The initiative taken by the Commission in this connection may be given as: 2.3.5.1 Contact Point Fixed for Sending Report In order to create necessary structure for helping to prepare periodical reports which His Majesty's Government has had to submit, as per the treaties and agreements endorsed by it, in a planned and regular manner, the Commission had organised a one day seminar on October 29, 2002 on "International Human Rights Reporting Obligations of His Majesty's Government". Following the outcome of the seminar, the Cabinet Secretariat, on November 20, 2002, sent a letter to the Commission informing about the approved structure. 2.3.5.2 Convention on Consent to Marriage, Minimum Age and Registration of Marriage In response to the query of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry whether Nepal should be a party state to the Convention on Consent to Marriage, Minimum Age of Marriage and Registration of Marriage, 1962, the opinion furnished by the Commission was that it (Nepal) can become a party state by being clear about certain clauses of the convention like: whether the consent of the guardian is necessary for such marriage or not, etc. 2.3.5.3 Opinion on Draft of Human Rights National Action Plan The Commission furnished twelve points action plan in connection with the draft of Human Rights National Action Plan, which His Majesty's Government was trying to enact. The points were concerned with management and improvement of prisons, women empowerment, gender equity etc. etc. 2.3.5.4 Opinion on the Draft of Gender Equity and Women Empowerment National Action Plan At the request of Women, Children and Social Service Ministry, the Commission is trying to furnish opinion which the ministry could not incorporate in its draft on Gender Equity and Women Empowerment National Action Plan. 2.3.5.5 Prison Inspection As prescribed Clause 9 (2.e) of the Human Rights Act, 1997, the Commission has undertaken prison visits at different jails with a view to acquaint itself with diverse problems faced by them. 2.3.5.5.1 Visit to Dailekh Jail on August 4, 2002, the monitoring team led by the Commission Member Sushil Pyakurel visited the Dailekh Jail. The team found the jail in worst condition. The condition of the jail was reported to the local Chief District Officer and the central agencies. 8