Upholding Nepal’s free press promise

The impunity for crimes committed against journalists continues to put their entire profession at risk.

The preamble of the Constitution of Nepal solemnly enshrines “full freedom of the press,” recognising it as a cornerstone of democracy. Apart from that core principle, some articles in the Constitution are devoted to guaranteeing the freedom of the press. This means these rights are considered inviolable and are protected by the country’s legal framework, as per the spirit of the democratic transition in 2006.