RSP Chair Lamichhane confident of law that guarantees transitional justice

Kathmandu, Aug 14: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chair Rabi Lamichhane has urged all concerned to take into account international concerns and interests while concluding the transitional justice process.     

Lamichhane said so while delivering his remarks during deliberations on the Bill designed to amend the Investigation of the Enforced Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act (Third amendment)- 2079 BS in the House of Representatives today.     

Also former Deputy Prime Minister, Lamichhane said extended his best wishes to the incumbent government, political leadership and concerned mechanism to conclude peace process at the earliest thereby providing redress to victims long waiting for justice.     

"This is a matter of international concern. Hence, we should take into account such concerns and interest to ensure that no questions are raised in the issues we resolve," he asserted, emphasizing transparency and victim-friendly approach while addressing the transitional justice related cases.     

He also expressed his confidence that the legislation would guarantee transitional justice in the cases of violation of human rights that took place during the conflict-era.     

Lamichhane suggested the parliament to make the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission autonomous and impartial.     

According to him, the Commissions formed to address transitional justice related issues, could not deliver up to the par for lack of cooperation from the erstwhile governments.     

He viewed that it would be better if such Commissions had representation from victim's side as well. Lamichhane voiced his concern over the possibility of partisan interest coming into play in the cases that would be recommended by the Commission for opinion of the Attorney General, who is a political appointee.(RSS)