AMN to host LawScape 2025

Annapurna Media Network (AMN) is set to organize a one-day conclave on law titled ‘LawScape 2025’ on 10 Jan 2025. The event aims to bring together government dignitaries, legal experts, academics, and policymakers to discuss and explore key aspects of Nepal’s evolving legal framework. On Thursday, AMN unveiled the official logo for LawScape 2025. 

The conclave is designed to foster dialogue on significant legal issues and provide a platform for policy recommendations to strengthen Nepal’s legal framework through collaboration among stakeholders.

LawScape 2025 aims to reflect on Nepal’s legal and political developments over recent decades, including the promulgation of the Constitution of Nepal in 2015. It seeks to address pressing challenges such as ensuring constitutional integrity, addressing transitional justice, modernizing laws for emerging sectors, and aligning with international standards.

The event will feature five sessions covering topics such as constitutional challenges, travel law, criminal law, cybercrime, transitional justice, corporate law, and international law. This comprehensive exploration of Nepal’s legal landscape will address both domestic and international perspectives.

During the logo unveiling ceremony, AMN Chairperson Capt Rameshwar Thapa stated, “Every citizen should understand the constitution in straightforward terms. To achieve this, we need experts who can simplify its complexities. This conclave aims to make the constitution more accessible.”

General Manager Manoj Basnet shared that the day-long event will include five sessions, each featuring one moderator and four speakers. “We expect around 200 participants, including international speakers and guests from the US and India,” he added.

Bhupal Luitel, News Chief of Annapurna Radio Nepal, remarked that the outcomes of the conclave could provide valuable feedback for the government and law commissions. However, he acknowledged that addressing such complex issues in a single day is a challenge. “This initiative is crucial in the current context and has great potential for shaping a better future,” Luitel said.

Shambhu Katel, News Chief of Annapurnapost.com, highlighted the uniqueness of the initiative: “While organizing various types of conclaves is common, focusing specifically on law is rare in Nepal. This makes it a significant and noteworthy event.”

Kamal Dev Bhattarai, Editor of The Annapurna Express, emphasized the importance of a knowledge-centric approach over a business-oriented one. “It is our responsibility to engage and inform the public. Media houses often organize such conclaves, and it is crucial to continue doing so,” Bhattarai noted.

Suresh Poudel, Creative Director of AP1 HD Television, stressed the importance of meaningful presentations and innovative approaches. “The event must aim for a fruitful and impactful conclusion. Thinking outside the box in design and organization is essential,” Poudel said.

Akhanda Bhandari, Editor-in-Chief of Annapurna Post, underscored the significance of the conclave in the current political climate. “This event can help the general public better understand the law and the constitution. We plan to invite the Prime Minister, the Law Minister, and the Chief Justice to ensure their participation and input,” Bhandari added.