E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.5 page 30 43. The Special Rapporteur expresses his deep disappointment in this prosecution. Following his recent visit to Nepal he expressed concern about the prevailing culture of impunity, the emphasis on compensation for acts of torture as an alternative to criminalization, and the absence of punishment commensurate with the gravity of torture. He stated that the sanctions of “departmental action”, including delayed promotions, are so grossly inadequate that any preventive or deterrent effect envisaged under the legislation is nullified. The Special Rapporteur requests the Government to comment on the outcome of this case and bring forward proposals on how it plans to fight impunity in the future. 44. The Government informed that it is preparing to make torture a criminal offence in the domestic legal system to fight impunity and torture more effectively in the future. -----