Constitutionalising Discrimination in Bhutan: The Emasculation of Human Rights in the Land of the Dragon

After a long consultation process, the Kingdom of Bhutan finally adopted its very first constitution on 18 July 2008. Heralded with great fanfare in the country itself as a modern, forward looking accomplishment set to help propel Bhutan towards a democratic society, the 'Constitution of the Ki...

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Published in:Asia-Pacific journal on human rights and the law 2009, Vol.9 (2), p.47-76
Main Author: de Varennes, Fernand
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bhutan
Constitutions
Democracy
Discrimination
Ethnic Relations
Human Rights
International law
Law and legislation
Racism
Social aspects
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Summary:After a long consultation process, the Kingdom of Bhutan finally adopted its very first constitution on 18 July 2008. Heralded with great fanfare in the country itself as a modern, forward looking accomplishment set to help propel Bhutan towards a democratic society, the 'Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan' is - from the point of view of international human rights law - a deeply disturbing document.
ISSN:1388-1906
1571-8158
1388-1906
DOI:10.1163/157181509789025219