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'''[[Dasho]] Tshering Wangchuk''' is a [[Bhutan]]ese jurist and politician, currently serving as the [[Chief Justice]] of the [[Supreme Court of Bhutan]], since 2014. In 2018, Wanghuck served as the interim [[List of Prime Ministers of Bhutan|Head of Government of Bhutan]], when serving as the [[Chief Advisor of Bhutan|Chief Advisor of the Interim Government]], following the dissolution of the [[National Assembly (Bhutan)|Bhutanese National Assembly]] in preparation of elections.<ref name="kuenselonline.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.kuenselonline.com/his-majesty-appoints-interim-government/|title=His Majesty appoints interim government |
'''[[Dasho]] Tshering Wangchuk''' is a [[Bhutan]]ese jurist and politician, currently serving as the [[Chief Justice]] of the [[Supreme Court of Bhutan]], since 2014. In 2018, Wanghuck served as the interim [[List of Prime Ministers of Bhutan|Head of Government of Bhutan]], when serving as the [[Chief Advisor of Bhutan|Chief Advisor of the Interim Government]], following the dissolution of the [[National Assembly (Bhutan)|Bhutanese National Assembly]] in preparation of elections.<ref name="kuenselonline.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.kuenselonline.com/his-majesty-appoints-interim-government/|title=His Majesty appoints interim government – KuenselOnline|website=www.kuenselonline.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-07/26/c_137349871.htm|title=Bhutan's lower house to dissolve for general election - Xinhua - English.news.cn|website=www.xinhuanet.com}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Revision as of 23:55, 6 May 2020
Dasho Tshering Wangchuk | |
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| Chief Advisor of Bhutan | |
| In office 9 August 2018 – 7 November 2018 | |
| Monarch | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Tshering Tobgay (as Prime Minister) |
| Succeeded by | Lotay Tshering (as Prime Minister) |
| Chief Justice of Bhutan | |
| Assumed office 29 November 2014 | |
| Monarch | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Sonam Tobgye |
| Personal details | |
| Alma mater | George Washington University University of Delhi |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Bhutan |
| Branch/service | Royal Bhutan Army |
| Years of service | 1990–1995 |
| Rank | Second Lieutenant |
Dasho Tshering Wangchuk is a Bhutanese jurist and politician, currently serving as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bhutan, since 2014. In 2018, Wanghuck served as the interim Head of Government of Bhutan, when serving as the Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, following the dissolution of the Bhutanese National Assembly in preparation of elections.[1][2]
Career
Dasho Tshering Wangchuk has a master's degree in law from George Washington University (LLM '03), and another degree in law from the University of Delhi. Wangchuk began his career as a judicial officer in 1987, serving as an apprentice to the judges of the High Court. From 1990 to 1995 he served as a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Bhutan Army. He served as a judicial officer in the High Court from 1993 to 1999. From 2006 to 2010 he served in Samdrup Jongkhar as district court judge. In 2010 he was promoted to justice of the High Court.[3] In November 2014, he was appointed Chief Justice of the country by the King.[4]
Chief Advisor
On August 1, 2018, Bhutan's lower house dissolved in preparation for general elections. On August 9, the king appointed an interim government, headed by Wangchuk as Chief Advisor.[1] On August 11, members of the Interim Government were assigned portfolios. Wangchuk was responsible for the ministries of Home, Cultural Affairs, and Foreign affairs.[4]
References
- ^ a b "His Majesty appoints interim government – KuenselOnline". www.kuenselonline.com.
- ^ "Bhutan's lower house to dissolve for general election - Xinhua - English.news.cn". www.xinhuanet.com.
- ^ News, Bhutan. "Former army officer becomes chief justice in Bhutan – Bhutan News Network". Bhutannewsnetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-09-12.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ a b "Interim Government advisors assigned portfolios – KuenselOnline". www.kuenselonline.com.
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