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Film, Video Laws on Happiness: The Legal System and Legislation of Bhutan

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Title

  • Laws on Happiness: The Legal System and Legislation of Bhutan

Summary

  • The idea of “gross national happiness” as a guiding principle for government reaches back for centuries in Bhutan. The legal code of Bhutan states, “The purpose of the government is to provide happiness to its people. If we cannot provide happiness, there is no reason for the government to exist.” Ugyen Thinley from the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law in Bhutan discusses how this statement is implemented in Bhutanese legislation. He reviews the history of reflecting happiness in the nation’s laws and overview of the current legal system and legal resources.

Event Date

  • Thursday, July 18, 2024

Running Time

  • 52 minutes, 40 seconds

Online Format

  • image
  • online text
  • video

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