Country | Nepal |
Year | 2018 |
Type of Measure | Violence against women > Legislation |
Form of Violence | Sexual violence |
The Federal Parliament has enacted Victims of Crimes Protection Act 2018 to ensure the right to justice for the victims of crime throughout the process of criminal investigation, adjudication of cases, compensation and social rehabilitation. It reaffirms non-discrimination during criminal justice proceedings and provides for special arrangements for cases related to rape and sexual violence.