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Why Nepal Has No Death Penalty

Nepal cannot simply introduce the death penalty because Article 16(2) of the Constitution prohibits capital punishment. Nepal is also bound by the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, which commits the country to abolition. However, Nepal can still pursue stronger laws, better investigations, victim protection, prevention, and greater accountability within its legal framework.

Aug 24

Why Sobita Gautam Says Nepal Cannot Introduce the Death Penalty Despite Public Demands

Law Minister Sobita Gautam says Nepal cannot introduce the death penalty under its current constitutional and international legal framework, despite growing public demands following the Garima Chaudhary case. Instead, the government, following talks involving Home Minister Sudan Gurung, Gautam and Garima's parents, reached a three-point agreement that includes a seven-day review of laws and punishments for heinous crimes.

Aug 23