Justice is a noble aspiration. Justice is the representation of aspirations of the society. It is the culmination of the collective efforts of different justice sector institutions namely the Royal Courts of Justice, the Office of the Attorney General and the Royal Bhutan Police. Justice is a shared responsibility. The responsibility of conducting fair and speedy trial does not only fall on the Royal Courts of Justice alone. It is the shared responsibility, in which the prosecutors also play a critical role in the administration of justice.
Criminology is shaped by the nature of the offences; and the change in criminal jurisprudence elsewhere. Moreover, the courts and the prosecutions are challenged by the need to secure Justice on one hand and uphold the interests of the people on the other. They are an essential agent in the administration of justice, to uphold the due process of law in the smooth functioning of the Criminal Justice System.
In this light, to enhance the administration of Criminal Justice System in the country, the Bhutan National Legal Institute is conducting a five-day Trial Advocacy Training for the Police Prosecutors at Risum Resort, Haa. The Training is designed to impart skills and knowledge to carry out effective prosecutions before the courts of law. It is also aimed at enhancing the performance of the duties of the prosecutors in advancing fair, consistent and expeditious justice. It also provides forum for the exchange of knowledge, experiences and challenges in the administration of justice. The Training Program is resourced by distinguished Resource Persons from the Royal Courts of Justice, the Office of the Attorney General, the Royal Bhutan Police and the Bhutan National Legal Institute. The Opening Program was graced by His Excellency, the Chief of Police. The training is being attended by nineteen prosecutors from the Royal Bhutan Police and two from the Armed Forces Court of Justice. The Training Program will conclude on 16 April 2021.