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Putting people at the heart of justice

May 20, 2026 5 mins read
Putting people at the heart of justice

In Bhutan, putting people first is not new. It is woven into the philosophy of Gross National Happiness. This also extends to the justice sector, which helps uphold a society grounded in the rule of law.

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