UK Government notes Supreme Court judgment in Nepal - Speech Brief
3 March 2026 13:21 UTC · UK Government · GOV.UK Speech · Source · Email X Link

UK Government notes Supreme Court judgment in Nepal

Key points

  • Reviewing Nepal Supreme Court decision
  • Committed to constructive engagement with Government of Nepal on Gurkha veterans

TL;DR

  • UK Government respects Gurkhas' service, notes the Supreme Court of Nepal judgment, is reviewing the decision closely, and will engage constructively with the Government of Nepal to address concerns affecting Gurkha veterans and their families.
Original text

Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones MP said: The UK holds the distinguished service of the Gurkhas and the deep, historic ties between our country and Nepal in the highest regard. We note the recent judgment of the Supreme Court of Nepal and respect the important role it plays within Nepal’s constitutional and democratic system. We are reviewing the Court’s decision closely, noting that it touches ...

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