Minister Pokharel: National Forensic Science Laboratory Bill Needs Expert Input

Kathmandu. Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmita Pokharel, has stated that the National Forensic Science Laboratory (Establishment and Operation) Bill, 2081, cannot be advanced without sufficient suggestions from experts. 

He expressed this view on Thursday while responding to queries raised by MPs during a discussion on the bill at the Education, Health and Information Technology Committee meeting held at Singha Durbar. 

Minister Pokharel urged the parliamentary committee to allocate appropriate time for discussion on the bill, emphasizing the need for sufficient expert opinions. He also drew the attention of the MPs to study the bill clause by clause to enrich it. Minister Pokharel stated that the bill should be discussed thoroughly to ensure there are no legal loopholes before proceeding. 

Presenting his views in the parliamentary committee, Minister Pokharel said, 'Clause-by-clause discussion on this bill is yet to take place in the committee. I request all honorable members to study the necessary amendments for this and come prepared. I also request the committee chairperson and secretary to arrange for experts to be invited to present their views during the clause-by-clause discussion. It should be advanced only after listening to their views and incorporating their expertise. If it cannot be completed in one day, let's take the necessary time. There is no need to conclude everything in a single day. I urge that it be discussed thoroughly clause by clause to create a good bill without any loopholes before proceeding.' 

Minister Pokharel clarified that the government has given special attention to such serious matters as expert suggestions are crucial in the field of science and technology. He expressed confidence that the implementation aspect of a law will be stronger only if the opinions of all stakeholders and experts from the technical field are incorporated, rather than rushing into lawmaking. 

He emphasized that both the parliamentary committee and the government must be serious about making this bill flawless, as it will systematize the establishment and operation of the National Forensic Science Laboratory.