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

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