Dec 13/Seattle - Gross National Happiness (#GNH) and Effective Justice

This CLE explores the legal structures of Bhutan, including the Royal Court of Justice’s mission and objectives to safeguard the sovereignty and to maintain peace in the Kingdom of Bhutan by rendering effective justice.
Attorney Patricia Paul will discuss the Kingdom of Bhutan’s political philosophy of Gross National Happiness, which seeks to balance material progress with spiritual well-being and the national policy to promote happiness in society.  She will also cover the jurisdiction of the High Court, which extends to the whole of Bhutan and includes original jurisdiction over cases arising out of international treaties, conventions and covenants.
Title: 
Gross National Happiness and Effective Justice
When: 
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: 
1111 Third Avenue, Third Floor Conference Room
Seattle, WA
CLE Credits: 
1.0 general credit
Free for Section members and law students; Please note that the cost of section membership is the same as the cost of this seminar.