Ensure juvenile justice in interim constitution-Experts

The interim constitution should clearly address issues related to the rights and security of children, legal experts and child rights activists opined here Tuesday.

"The future constitution should clearly mention about social security and juvenile justice system," said Santosh Sharma, an advocate while presenting a paper on "Constituent assembly, new constitution and child rights" at a workshop organized by Child NGO Federation (CNF).

He said that if the family, society and the state protect childhood and motherhood, then it would be easier to ensure other rights of the children. Binod Karki, secretary of CNF said that several children were killed during the armed conflict, adding, "We have to ensure that rights of children are not violated despite the severity of the crisis."

Yagya Murti Banjade, attorney general, said it was the responsibility of the state to ensure children's rights to proper wellbeing, education and health. He said that it was necessary to sensitize family members about their responsibility in ensuring child rights.