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their decisions should be given due recognition. This would have the benefit of
people not having to spend time in the courts and sacrifice productive working
time.
Subsequently, the Thimphu Chimi submitted that although the intention of
initiating the Jabmi training was for the Jabmi to share the knowledge with
those who do not know the law, in practice they do not exercise a discerning
wisdom. Instead they take any side that offers the highest fee. Although this
causes problems, there are also cases where the Jabmi training has had small
benefits to the people living in rural areas. For instance, most of the court cases
are related to marriage and land. Half of the cases do not have to go to the court
and are successfully settled in the villages, and this is to the benefit of the
people. The main point is that in future, whatever legislation is formulated
should be appropriate, relevant and considered from every angle.
On the issue of fixing fees for the Jabmi and the formulation of the necessary
Rules and By-laws, the Assembly resolved that as has already been initiated by
the Cabinet, an act for advocates would be drafted and considered for
ratification in the next session of the National Assembly. As suggested by the
Cabinet chairperson, the Judiciary would draft this act.
7. Proselytization
The Chimis of the four geogs of Phuentsholing Dungkhag submitted that the
public are alarmed by the increase in the number of Christians in their
Dzongkhag. They are concerned because the people who are converted start
behaving and thinking very differently. With their views, attitude and actions
becoming completely different from the rest of the people it is resulting in
disharmony and discord within families, communities and villages.
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