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Penal
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Under the Royal Command of His
Majesty, the Druk Gyalpo in 1995, the High Court started
drafting the Penal Code of Bhutan, which was enacted
by the National Assembly in the year 2004. The Penal
Code is the consolidation of sections from then existing
Acts dealing with criminal offences. It is intended
to reinstate dignity to the victims of crime and increase
the possibilities for rehabilitation of offenders.
The contents of this Code reflect both the descriptive
and normative functions.
- His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo commanded the establishment
of the Youth Development and Rehabilitation Centre
for juveniles on March 26, 1997. The Centre situated
at Tshimalakha provides assistance and support programmes,
particularly with regards to nutrition, clothing and
housing. It aims at reinstating the juvenile back
into the society as a reformed and responsible citizen.
- His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo abolished capital punishment
by a Royal Decree on March 20, 2004.
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