Year: 2022

Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is a heinous crime that violates basic human rights, undermines the rule of law, and most importantly the dignity and worth of a human person. It deprives people of their freedom and other basic human rights, Read more

The Legal Aid Center held its third sensitization meeting for the Paralegals registered with the Bar Council of Bhutan. These Paralegals are one of the service providers who will provide legal advice and legal assistance. The participants were briefed on Read more

Bhutan National Legal Institute in coordination with the National Commission for Women and Children (NCWC) carried out dissemination on Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Children in Conflict with the Law (CICL) at Samdrup Jongkhar and Phuentsholing on 19th November Read more

A five-day intensive course on “Mediation Skills and Techniques” for twenty-seven LG Leaders (Mangmis) from Pema Gatshel, Samdrup Jongkhar and Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhags concluded successfully today. With this, the Institute has trained 158 Mangmis across the country so far. The Read more

Commemorating the 67th Royal Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Constitution, and the GNH Day on 11 November 2022, the Bhutan National Legal Institute launched the 18th Volume of the Bhutan Law Review. Read more

Bhutan National Legal Institute established the Legal Aid Center on 19 October 2022 at the Supreme Court Complex. The inaugural event was graced by Her Royal Highness Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, the Honourable President of Bhutan National Legal Institute, and Read more

The Institute has successfully conducted a five-day training on Mediation Skills and Techniques for LG Leaders (Mangmis) of Bumthang, Chhukha, Samtse, and Trongsa Dzongkhag today. The training was aimed at building the capacity for LG Leaders to resolve and manage Read more

In continuation, the Institute has begun a five-day training on “Mediation Skills and Techniques” (Phase IV) for Mangmis from Bumthang, Trongsa, Chhukha, and Samtse Dzongkhags in Thimphu today, with financial support from Austrian Development Agency (ADA). The training is being Read more

A five-day online mediation course (Phase III) for the Local Government Leaders (Mangmis) from Lhuentse, Monggar and Tashigang Dzongkhags began today, with a total of 40 participants attending the course from their respective Gewog offices. A part of the capacity Read more