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.

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