Withdrawal of the Maoists’ unilateral cease-fire:Where does Nepal go?

Published By: ACHR on ess | Published Date: January, 11 , 2006

The government of Nepal took an illegal measure to try the cases under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Ordinance. Under the amendments, all anti-terrorist cases will be heard in-camera and defense lawyers will no longer be provided legal documents. The cardinal principle of jurisprudence – the presumption of innocence and fair trial - has been murdered.

Author(s): Asian Centre for Human Rights ACHR | Posted on: Aug 27, 2008 | Views(2453) | Download (1028)


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