Bhutan
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- constitutional monarchy since 2008
- CONSTITUTION
- ratified on July 18, 2008
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on Buddhist religious law and English common law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- new bicameral Parliament composed of the non-partisan National Council and the National Assembly
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Supreme Court of Appeal in the person of the King; High Court, whose judges are appointed by the King - the supreme court has jurisdiction only in constitutional matters
RELIGIONS
75% Buddhist, 25% Indian and Nepalese Hindus
From the country
- APRIL 26, 2000BhutanDEATH PENALTY
Bhutan abstained from the resolution on the death penalty...
Bhutan abstained from the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 26 (no
- JANUARY 1, 2000BhutanDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes
Premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes
- JUNE 1, 1999BhutanDEATH PENALTY
In June, the abbot of a Buddhist monastery was murdered...
In June, the abbot of a Buddhist monastery was murdered when some very rare precious stones were stolen in Pangsho, in Wangdi Phondrang
- APRIL 28, 1999BhutanDEATH PENALTY
Bhutan abstained on the resolution on the death penalty...
Bhutan abstained on the resolution on the death penalty approved by the UN Commission on Human Rights on April 28 (1999/61)
- JANUARY 1, 1999BhutanDEATH PENALTY
The Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or...
The Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions submitted an individual allegation on September 18, 1998 on behalf of a man named Karma who was arrested for his supposed anti-national sentiments
- JANUARY 1, 1999BhutanDEATH PENALTY
Premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes
Premeditated murder and treason are capital crimes
- JANUARY 1, 1999BhutanDEATH PENALTY
Bhutan cosponsored the amendments presented by Egypt (A/C
Bhutan cosponsored the amendments presented by Egypt (A/C