Bahrain promotes ‘human rights, justice and reform’
Agencies | London
The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com
The reform era of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa affirms the reinforcement of democracy, tolerance, coexistence, and openness values, contributing to promoting the national process of human rights, justice, and reform.
This was emphasised by Interior Minister, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, during a visit to the UK while holding a meeting with UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman in the presence of Bahrain’s Ambassador to the UK, Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, and Assistant Chief of Public Security for Operations and Training Affairs.
“Human rights are a solid part of our culture and religion,” the Minister said. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah noted that the alternative sentencing project is a bright and distinguished side of the human rights field in Bahrain.
He asserted that the expansion of the Alternative Sanctions and Measures Law, including the open prison programme, is a turning point that reflects the wisdom and humane vision of HM the King in considering the social and humanitarian situations of convicts.
The Minister said that all inmates receive their full rights and services as per the law, including the rights for education and training, citing the fact that 281 inmates are studying and receiving vocational training.
During the meeting, the Director-General of Verdict Enforcement briefed the UK official about the alternative sentencing project. He said that 588 inmates had been included recently, increasing the beneficiaries to 5,432 since its launch in 2018.
The meeting reviewed cooperation and coordination, in addition to various security topics and regional developments.
Bahrain-UK ties
The UK Home Secretary welcomed the Interior Minister, hailing the ties between the two friendly countries.
She asserted the readiness of her country to cooperate with Bahrain in various security fields. The Interior Minister hailed the excellent historical ties between the two countries that extend for more than 200 years.
He valued security cooperation between the two countries, and the positive outcomes of the joint security team, through promoting cooperation and discussing future projects to exchange security expertise.
General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah thanked the UK Home Secretary for introducing the electronic entry permit system, which Bahrain would be one of the first countries to use. He highlighted Bahrain’s programmes in promoting community partnership and nationalism based on the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.
The Minister indicated the National Plan to Promote the Spirit of Belonging to the Nation and Reinforce the Values of Nationalism was launched to promote the national identity project.
Security cooperation
The meeting reviewed security cooperation and coordination and exchange of expertise as part of the strategic partnership to confront security challenges, along with topics of common interests.
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