The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) yesterday (September 2) convened for its regular meeting. Presiding over the session, SJC Vice Chairman, Court of Cassation President, Chancellor Abdulla bin Hassan Al Bouainain hailed the efforts of the judiciary to …
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Royal Court Minister praises solid Bahraini-Omani relations
Royal Court Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, today received the outgoing Omani Ambassador to Bahrain, Abdulla bin Rashid Al-Mudailawi. The minister conveyed greetings and appreciation from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the a…
Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowment Minister highlights new strategic initiatives
The Cabinet, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has today approved initiatives to further strengthen the appeal for justice for the years 2021-2025.Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowme…
Judicial Committee for Childhood issues first decision
A girl under the age of 15 has been placed under judicial probation for one year in the first decision by the Judicial Committee for Childhood, the Supreme Judicial Council has announced. The girl was charged by the Public Prosecution on two accounts –…
Restorative Justice Law guarantees children’s rights, welfare
Head of the Family and Child Prosecution Zainab Al Awainati has confirmed the readiness of the Public Prosecution to implement the new restorative justice law that aims to achieve and enhance restorative justice for children at all stages of the crimin…
Justice Minister praises applying corrective justice for children as new advanced phase
Minister of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa, has affirmed that putting the Corrective Justice Law for Children and Their Protection from Maltreatment into force on August 18 will mark the beginning of a new and…
Public Prosecution holds virtual workshop on implementation of Restorative Justice Law for Children
Bahrain’s Public Prosecution has organised a webinar workshop on international best practices and applications of the provisions of the Restorative Justice Law for Children, a preparatory initiative preceding the execution of the Restorative Justice La…