Call for debate on Government policies for Minors’ Paperwork

TDT | Manama

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Eight MPs have formally requested Parliament Speaker Ahmed bin Salman Al Musallam to schedule a general debate on the government’s handling of official paperwork for minors. The initiative aims to clarify current policies, exchange ideas, and review the government’s stance on addressing such matters.

The request, signed by MPs Jalal Kadhem Mahfoodh, Jaleela Alawi Al Sayyed, Hanan Mohammed Ali Fardan, Basma Mubarak, Zainab Abdulameer, Maryam Al Saegh, Dr Maryam Al Dhaen, and Eman Shwaiter, recommends that MP Jalal Kadhem lead the discussion when it comes before Parliament.

The proposed debate seeks to examine the processes employed by government departments to issue vital documents such as passports, birth certificates, and ID cards, particularly in cases where the father is absent or legal disputes arise between parents—whether due to family-related or criminal issues.

MPs also aim to assess the government’s efforts to ensure children can access essential public services when parental conflicts or the father’s absence create barriers. Additionally, the discussion will address mechanisms in place to safeguard children’s rights and welfare, emphasising the importance of prioritising their needs in such challenging situations.