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Human Rights – 2015

Prosecuting those involved in human rights violations and whether they should be granted amnesty or not remain sensitive issues. On 27 February 2015, the Supreme Court annulled the amnesty provisions in the TRC bill in a response to the appeal filed by over 200 conflict victims.¹ The decision was hailed as a victory for the victims but the Maoist and splinter groups called for the nullification of the Supreme Court verdict. The court also had limited the mandate of the TRC and CIED commission so that they could not recommend amnesty.²

1. “Court rescinds amnesty clause,” Kathmandu Post, Feb 28, 2015.
2. “Political move cannot correct verdict: lawyers,” Kathmandu Post, April 8, 2015.