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Evaluation of Human Rights Conditions in Bahrain

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In Terms of Laws, Institutions and Protection Mechanisms

A Paper Presented by Abdul Hadi Al Khawaja, Director
Bahrain Centre for Human Rights
Bahrain, 10th December, 2003

Contents:

  1. Introduction
  2. Legislation: Constitution, Laws and Extraordinary Measures
  3. Public Affairs Societies: Political Parties and Organizations at the Government’s Mercy
  4. Media and Press
  5. International Organisations and International Non-government Organisations

    6. In Terms of Laws, Institutions and Protection Mechanisms

    A Paper Presented by Abdul Hadi Al Khawaja, Director
    Bahrain Centre for Human Rights
    Bahrain, 10th December, 2003

    Contents:

    1. Introduction
    2. Legislation: Constitution, Laws and Extraordinary Measures
    3. Public Affairs Societies: Political Parties and Organizations at the Government’s Mercy
    4. Media and Press
    5. International Organisations and International Non-government Organisations
    6. Power of Legislation and Control (House of Representatives and Shura Council
    7. Judiciary: Is it a means of Rendering Justice or Restriction?
    8. Executive Authority (Government)
    9. Conclusion
    10. The Penal Code: Restricts Basic Rights and Freedoms
    11. Societies Law No.21 of 1989: A Sword Threatening Societies

    The full report can be downloaded from the link below.