Bahrain alternative sentencing, open prisons praised

TDT | Manama

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Arab Parliament Speaker and Arab Observatory for Human Rights Chairman Adel bin Abdulrahman Al Asoomi has praised Bahrain’s experience in the field of alternative sentencing and open prisons. He affirmed that the kingdom’s experience in criminal legislation is a pioneering one at the regional, Arab and international levels, noting that the Alternative Sentencing Law and the Open Prisons system add to the kingdom’s reforms, and reflect His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s enlightened vision and keenness to foster the values of principles of human rights, in a way that contributes to achieving social stability. Al Asoomi made the statements while addressing the “International Conference of Alternative Sanctions and Measures Law: Qualitative Experience in Criminal Legislation”, hosted by the kingdom yesterday.

The Arab Parliament Speaker asserted that the law embodies the humanitarian approach adopted by HM the King towards the issue of human rights, adding that it reflects the royal resolve and will to develop and modernise the legislative and legal system.