In Nepal, the  Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives has unanimously approved the report on the Transitional Justice Amendment Bill. The bill addresses human rights violations (including coercion, sexual violence, deliberate killings, disappearances and torture), compensation for those affected by the armed conflict and provisions for reduced punishment for offenders. The committee met at Singha Durbar yesterday and concluded with the unanimous approval of the report, which will be presented at the next session of the House of Representatives.