February 2022: Advocacy Forum-Nepal published a briefing paper titled ‘Unpacking the Provisions of Torture in Criminal Code of Nepal and its Compliance with International Standards.’ The report briefs the legal provisions related to torture in the national legal framework, particularly the Criminal Code 2017 and analyzes its compliance with international human rights standards. It highlights the shortcomings in the Criminal Code such as the limited definition of inhuman and degrading treatment, insufficient sanctions and penalties, and inadequate reparations provisions, among others.
The full report in English is available here: Unpacking the Provisions of Torture in Criminal Code of Nepal and its Compliance with International Standards
