Dawa Choden, B.A. LL.B (Hons), Lovely Professional University
ABSTRACT
Bhutan is one of the small and happiest country in the world and it did not have a written constitution until 2008. However, it evolved in unique and historic way because His Majesty the Fourth King of Bhutan gave it to the people as a gift. No political or public had ever demanded for need of the constitution. Bhutan is a Mahayana Buddhist country hence its legal system and it is influenced by the values of equality, nonviolence, compassion, and respect. Additionally Bhutanese laws guarantee enduring peace for many generations to come. In addition, human rights being basic and inalienable rights of Human being is adopted in the constitution of Bhutan just like any other countries.
Thus, this research paper examines how four generations of human rights are recognized in Bhutan and critically explores how distinct generations of human rights are recognized and implemented under different laws. This paper also includes role of generation of Human rights in shaping government policies of Bhutan.
Keywords: Human Rights, Civil and political rights, Constitution, Social, economic and Cultural rights, Solidarity rights , Gross National Happines
