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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.
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