Constitutionalising discrimination in Bhutan: The emasculation of human rights in the land of the dragon

F. de Varennes

doi:10.1163/157181509789025219

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Constitutionalising discrimination in Bhutan: The emasculation of human rights in the land of the dragon

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Constitutionalising discrimination in Bhutan: The emasculation of human rights in the land of the dragon

F. de Varennes

Asia Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law, Vol.9(2), pp.47-76

2009

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1163/157181509789025219

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Abstract

After a long consultation process, the Kingdom of Bhutan finally adopted its very first constitution on 18 July 2008 (1). Heralded with great fanfare in the country itself as a modern, forward looking accomplishment set to help propel Bhutan towards a democratic society (2), the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan is – from the point of view of international human rights law – a deeply disturbing document.

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Title: Constitutionalising discrimination in Bhutan: The emasculation of human rights in the land of the dragon
Authors/Creators: F. de Varennes (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
Publication Details: Asia Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law, Vol.9(2), pp.47-76
Publisher: Martinus Nijhoff Publishers
Identifiers: 991005541439507891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Law
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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