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TRC bill in parliament
KATHMANDU, APR 22 -
In an effort to address cases of human rights violations committed during the decade-long insurgency period, the government on Thursday tabled the much-awaited bill relating to the formation of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
State Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Dilli Bahadur Mahat tabled the formal statement of the proposed new law. The bill roots for the formation of TRC to investigate human rights violations and crimes against humanity between February 13, 1996 and November 21, 2006.
Once TRC sees the light of day, it can recommend action against perpetrators and suggest measures to be adopted for social reconciliation, states the bill.
The government will form a commission of seven members who do not have affiliation to any political party. A committee led by the Speaker will name the commission chairman and its members, states the bill.
The commission will have the authority to direct the government to take action against perpetrators of serious rights violations committed during the conflict. The concerned government body should ensure that those found guilty by the commission are brought into book within three months.
The bill has guaranteed the provision of reconciliation and amnesty to rights violations committed by the state and non-state actors during the conflict. Amnesty will not be provided to those involved in killing those in detention, killing of unarmed people and involvement in incidents of torture, disappearance, abduction and hostage-taking. Any person committing such crimes during the conflict can beg for amnesty after compensating the victim and expressing remorse for his actions.
Posted on: 2010-04-23 07:38
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