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Following Phase III of the Online Mediation Refresher Course, Phase IV is underway for the local government leaders from Haa, Samtse and Thimphu Dzongkhags. The refresher course aims to address the issues and challenges identified from the Training Impact Assessments Read more

A three-day Judicial Induction and Orientation Program for court registrars commenced today, underscoring the Institute’s steadfast commitment to providing continuous education for all categories of judicial officers. This initiative aligns seamlessly with the Institute’s statutory mandate, emphasizing the importance of Read more

In a move aimed at standardizing the process of mediation and negotiation, the Bhutan National Legal Institute completed a five-day training on mediation skills and techniques for paralegals today. It saw a diverse cohort of participants including retired judges and Read more

Registrars and bench clerks play a crucial role in the administration of justice. They assist judges on a daily basis in the judicial proceeding, which includes analysis of cases and judgment writing and drafting. Thus, it is important that periodic Read more

Having completed training on “Mediation Skills and Techniques” for the Mangmis of 205 Gewogs in the country, a total of 26 Thromde Thuemis (14 Dzongkhag Thromde Thuemis and 12 Thromde Thuemis) are undergoing a five-day intensive training on mediation skills Read more

A total of 25 private lawyers are currently attending a two-day sensitization workshop at Paro on Legal Aid Rules and Pro Bono Guidelines which began today. This workshop seeks to enhance their understanding of the concept of access to justice, Read more

The Legal Aid Center and the Bar Council of Bhutan in partnership with UNDP conducted a day-long workshop to sensitize private lawyers on the Legal Aid Rules and Pro Bono Guidelines. The workshop was held to improve understanding of access Read more

A total of 38 Mangmis from Gasa, Haa, Thimphu and Zhemgang Dzongkhags including some Mangmis from Paro and Wangdue Phodrang (who missed the earlier phases) are undergoing a five-day intensive training on “Mediation Skills and Techniques” at Haa which began Read more

The staff of the Bhutan National Legal Institute lit the butter lamps and offered Zhabtoen to commemorate the 43rd Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo followed by the launching of Bhutan Law Review Vol. 19.

The Bhutan National Legal Institute (BNLI) launched the following reports today: Annual Report 2022; National Mediation Report 2022; and Court-Annexed Mediation Report 2022. Annual Report 2022 The Bhutan National Legal Institute is the training and research arm of the Judiciary. Read more