11-member panel to forge consensus on transitional justice law amendment

Parties must understand any process rejected by victims will have no legitimacy, says conflict victim leader.

The Law, Justice and Human Rights Committee of the House of Representatives on Friday formed a sub-committee to find a meeting point on the bill to amend the disputed Enforced Disappearances Enquiry, Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act. The 11-member panel has 21 days to submit its report to the committee’s plenum.