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- Bhutan shall not use military force against a foreign State except in self-defence or for the purpose of maintaining its security, territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Article 29
The Attorney General
- There shall be an Office of the Attorney General, which shall be autonomous, to carry out the responsibilities within the domain and authority of the Government and such other legal matters as may be entrusted to the office.
- The Druk Gyalpo shall, by warrant under His hand and seal, appoint an eminent jurist as the Attorney General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
- The Attorney General as the chief legal officer shall be the legal advisor to and legal representative of the Government.
- In the performance of his or her duties, the Attorney General shall have the right to appear before all courts.
- The Attorney General shall have the power to institute, initiate, or withdraw any case in accordance with the law.
- The Attorney General shall have the right to appear and express opinions on any legal question in Parliament.
- The Attorney General shall submit an Annual Report to the Druk Gyalpo and to the Prime Minister.
- The Attorney General’s Office shall function in accordance with the Office of the Attorney General’s Act.
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