A/HRC/13/73 78. Similarly, OHCHR calls on UCPN-M to cooperate fully with police investigations and the court orders regarding allegations of crimes committed by its members. 79. Comprehensive reforms in the security sector institutions would enhance the protection of human rights. The establishment of an independent special unit to undertake investigations into serious allegations against the Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force, including the investigation of alleged extra-judicial killings, would be an important first step. 80. The Legislature-Parliament is encouraged to adopt legislation regulating the National Human Rights Commission in a manner consistent with the Paris Principles. The Government should also give serious consideration to all Commission recommendations and either implement them or provide a valid justification for not doing so. The National Dalit Commission and the National Women’s Commission should also have their mandates strengthened. 81. The Constituent Assembly has an enormously important task to complete and is urged to do so on time. It should ensure that constitutional protections of human and fundamental rights are fully consistent with international human rights standards. 82. The Government’s efforts to address long-standing discrimination, including the recent ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, are welcomed. Further legislative and practical measures are encouraged, including implementation of the recently formulated national plan of action for the elimination of violence against women. 83. As in previous reports, OHCHR encourages the Government to put in place effective mechanisms to protect human rights defenders. 84. OHCHR stands ready to continue to provide all necessary support and technical assistance to the Government and people of Nepal in meeting their aspirations for the enjoyment of all human rights. 17

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