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It was a retrospective look at the
past year for 32 Thrimpons and Dungthrims who attended
the 12th Judiciary Conference from November 16 to 19.
The conference also defined aspects
of law that needed clarification and discussed various
issues facing the legal system, but the main purpose
of the exercise was a review session.
"It was a reflection on the performance,
aims and policies of the 11th conference, basically
a performance evaluation," said Chief Justice Dasho
Sonam Tobgye.
In his speech at the conference opening
Dasho Sonam Tobgye said that courts all across the country
had undertaken a policy of efficient and speedy work
to reduce expenses for people embroiled in time-consuming
cases.
"We were aware that when lawsuits
reach courts, the expenditures often exceed the value
of the cases," he said, "The courts tried
to eliminate the grinding delay and they are now maintaining
the momentum."
He also expressed pleasure at the smooth
coordination established between district courts and
the High Court and drew attention to the gravity of
rendering justice.
"Justice is a heavy load and we
need your assistance and support," he said, "However,
we shall pursue it, as Lord Buddha said 'little by little,
by stages, moment by moment, the wise man clears away
his faults as a smith removes the dross from silver'".
Chief guest at the opening, Lyonpo
Dago Tshering, the Home Minister, emphasized the importance
of the Thrimshung Chhenpo (Law of the Land) and urged
the judiciary authorities to enforce it for the benefit
of the people and for peace and stability in the Kingdom.
The Home Minister also stressed the
need for uniformity in the legal system all over the
country.
The judges will also be attending a
one week workshop beginning on Monday.
The exercise will be a detailed discussion
on the plans and policies of the judiciary system.
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