STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Thirty-one distinguished citizens yesterday expressed “strong anger and condemnation” over parliament’s repeal of several reform ordinances, saying the move ignored public expectations and contradicted government pledges.

In a joint statement, they noted that civil society, along with the people, had long demanded passage of ordinances on the National Human Rights Commission, the Supreme Court Secretariat, Supreme Court judges’ appointment, prevention and remedy of enforced disappearances, and right to information.

They recalled that a special committee of the 13th parliament had recommended passing 98 of 133 ordinances without change, while suggesting repeal of some reform-related ordinances and reintroduction of others later as amended bills.

Parliament on April 9 passed the National Human Rights Commission (Repeal and Reinstatement) Bill, the Supreme Court Judges Appointment The

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