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Participatory Constitution Making Process - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series No. 10
Abstract:
A constitution is the primary law of a state. All laws are based on it. It establishes the structure, functions, procedures, powers, and duties of a government. A constitution also identifies the rights held by citizens. A constituent assembly is used to ensure citizen ownership over the constitution and to establish a strong relationship between the citizens and the state. A Participatory Constitution Making Process brings together citizens to draft a constitution that addresses critical issues facing their nation. A participatory constitution making process enables citizens to have ownership over the constitution while feeling part of a building a nation. The process must educate the public about the role of the constitution and the sometimes complex choices that must be made. The Rules guide the CA through its dual mandate of drafting the constitution and acting as a legislative body. These Rules call for the creation of a Constitutional Committee, ten thematic committees to address substantive issues such as individual rights, federalism, and an independent judiciary, and three procedural committees to draft a participatory constitution. #ConstituentAssembly #Constitution #ParticipatoryConstitution
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, DIVISION OF POWERS, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, DALITS, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, ETHNICITY
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
01.07.00 - General And National Law
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Participatory Constitution Making Process - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series No. 10
Abstract:
A constitution is the primary law of a state. All laws are based on it. It establishes the structure, functions, procedures, powers, and duties of a government. A constitution also identifies the rights held by citizens.A constituent assembly is used to ensure citizen ownership over the constitution and to establish a strong relationship between the citizens and the state. A Participatory Constitution Making Process brings together citizens to draft a constitution that addresses critical issues facing their nation. A participatory constitution making process enables citizens to have ownership over the constitution while feeling part of a building a nation. The process must educate the public about the role of the constitution and the sometimes complex choices that must be made.The Rules guide the CA through its dual mandate of drafting the constitution and acting as a legislative body. These Rules call for the creation of a Constitutional Committee, ten thematic committees to address substantive issues such as individual rights, federalism, and an independent judiciary, and three procedural committees to draft a participatory constitution.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM,DIVISION OF POWERS, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS,CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, ETHNICITY
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
01.07.00 - General And National Law
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Participatory Constitution Making Process - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series No. 10
Abstract:
A Participatory Constitution Making Process brings together citizens to draft a constitution that addresses critical issues facing their nation. If successful, the result will be a constitution that is owned by the people, enhances unity among citizens and deepens the relationship between the government and the people. A constituent assembly is an elected body used by states to ensure popular support of a new constitution. Nepal has elected to use a constituent assembly to draft its new constitution. Part of this process includes public participation campaigns to increase citizen understanding of, and participation in, the drafting process. A constituent assembly is used to ensure citizen ownership over the constitution and to establish a strong relationship between the citizens and the state. An elected constituent assembly like Nepal’s is participatory because it is a body of representatives chosen by the people to manage the transition process, including constitution drafting. A constituent assembly may also be tasked with amending legislation, governing the state, and appointing leaders. This is true in Nepal, where the CA has been tasked with drafting the constitution and acting as a legislative body. On April 10, 2008, Nepalis elected their CA members, therefore providing the citizens with ownership over the constitution making process. The CA consists of 601 members. Based on the backgrounds of the members, the CA is truly an inclusive body with women, ethnic, indigenous, and religious groups, Dalits, and the poor represented.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CONSTITUTIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, ETHNIC GROUPS
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
01.07.00 - General And National Law
PDF | File Size: 282 KB   Download
Feeder: LUNI SHRESTHA, Editor: ANG1EE12, Auditor:
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Participatory Constitution Making Process - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series NO. 10
Abstract:
A Participatory Constitution Making Process brings together citizens to draft a constitution that addresses critical issues facing their nation. If successful, the result will be a constitution that is owned by the people, enhances unity among citizens and deepens the relationship between the government and the people. A constituent assembly is an elected body used by states to ensure popular support of a new constitution. Nepal has elected to use a constituent assembly to draft its new constitution. Part of this process includes public participation campaigns to increase citizen understanding of, and participation in, the drafting process. A constituent assembly is used to ensure citizen ownership over the constitution and to establish a strong relationship between the citizens and the state. An elected constituent assembly like Nepal’s is participatory because it is a body of representatives chosen by the people to manage the transition process, including constitution drafting. A constituent assembly may also be tasked with amending legislation, governing the state, and appointing leaders. This is true in Nepal, where the CA has been tasked with drafting the constitution and acting as a legislative body. On April 10, 2008, Nepalis elected their CA members, therefore providing the citizens with ownership over the constitution making process. The CA consists of 601 members. Based on the backgrounds of the members, the CA is truly an inclusive body with women, ethnic, indigenous, and religious groups, Dalits, and the poor represented.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 FEDERAL SYSTEM, FEDERALISM, MONETARY POLICY, CONSTITUTIONS, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, HUMAN RIGHTS, CONSTITUTIONS, CIVIL RIGHTS, POLITICAL RIGHTS, WOMENS RIGHTS, FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, FREEDOM, HUMAN SECURITY, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO PEACE, CAPACITY BUILDING, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, COURTS, EDUCATION, HEALTH, DEVELOPMENT, GOVERNMENT, ELECTIONS, GOVERNANCE, GOVERNMENT POLICY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, LOCAL FINANCE, ELECTIONS, CAPACITY BUILDING, DALITS, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, ETHNIC GROUPS
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
01.07.00 - General And National Law
PDF | File Size: 282 KB   Download
Feeder: LUNI SHRESTHA, Editor: ANG1EE12, Auditor:
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Participatory Constitution Making Process - Participatory Constitution Building in Nepal Booklet Series NO. 10
Abstract:
A constituent assembly is used to ensure citizen ownership over the constitution and to establish a strong relationship between the citizens and the state. An elected constituent assembly like Nepal’s is participatory because it is a body of representatives chosen by the people to manage the transition process, including constitution drafting. A constituent assembly may also be tasked with amending legislation, governing the state, and appointing leaders. This is true in Nepal, where the CA has been tasked with drafting the constitution and acting as a legislative body. On April 10, 2008, Nepalis elected their CA members, therefore providing the citizens with ownership over the constitution making process. The CA consists of 601 members. Based on the backgrounds of the members, the CA is truly an inclusive body with women, ethnic, indigenous, and religious groups, Dalits, and the poor represented.
Publisher: CCD/UNDP Type / Script:
Publication  in  English
Keywords:
 PARTICIPATORY CONSTITUTION MAKING PROCESS, CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY,DRAFTING CONSTITUTION, PUBLIC PARICIPATION, CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY, EXECUTIVE POWER, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LEGISLATIVE POWER, CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS, ACT OF STATE
Thematic Group:
UNDP, (2009)
Thesaurus:
01.07.00 - General And National Law
PDF | File Size: 282 KB   Download
Feeder: LUNI SHRESTHA, Editor: , Auditor:
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