Protecting Children or Perpetuating Injustice?
April 20th, 2024
The existing provisions under the Penal Code of Bhutan (PCB) on the offence of rape involving minors require an urgent legislative reform to safeguard the fundamental rights and welfare of the nation’s children and women. The current statutory framework, embodied in Sections 183 and 184, adopts an overly rigid approach that risks undermining the best interests of children particularly when the woman becomes pregnant through mutual consent.
Protecting Children or Perpetuating Injustice?
April 20th, 2024
The existing provisions under the Penal Code of Bhutan (PCB) on...
Jabmis’ call for improvement in justice system
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The just-concluded three-day Annual General Meeting of the Bar Council brought...
Property Tax Reform: A small step toward citizen’s responsibility to develop Bhutan
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The Hindukush Himalayan region, an area that encompasses the entirety of...
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Thimphu and Paro were adorned with colourful flags and banners, flying...
Countries in Asia and the Pacific need to work together to protect our common forest and fresh water resources
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