Nepal's President certifies Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill

Kathmandu, Aug 29: Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel Thursday certified the Transitional Justice (TJ) Bill to amend the contentious legislation to address the enforced disappearances allegedly perpetrated by state forces that occurred in the Himalayan nation during the 1996-2006 civil war.

President Paudel authenticated the Bill to amend the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act (TRC Bill), his office said in a statement.

The President assented to the Bill in accordance with Article 113 (2) of the Constitution. The Bill was submitted to the President for authentication following its endorsements by both Houses of Parliament earlier this month.

Meanwhile, nine countries and the European Union (EU) have welcomed the endorsement of the Investigation of Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act 2071 (Amendment) Bill, also known as the TRC Act.