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Daily Tribune
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain reaffirms commitment to criminal justice reform efforts
• Best practice in inmate rehabilitation, correctional reform • Model of international best practice in inmate rehabilitation, correctional reform The Kingdom of Bahrain is committed to advancing criminal justice and reforming its correctional system. This was emphasised by the Director of the Alternative Sentencing at the Ministry of Interior, Major Jassim Jabr Al Dossairi, as he took part in a high-level discussion held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York under the theme 'A Second Chance: Addressing the Global Challenge of Prisons.' The event was convened in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. During the session, Al Dossairi outlined the implementation of the Alternative Sentencing Programme and the Open Prison Initiative, both of which aim to reintegrate beneficiaries into society gradually and effectively. These initiatives, he noted, serve as a model of international best practice in inmate rehabilitation and correctional reform. He further affirmed that the programme forms part of the pioneering initiatives under the comprehensive reform project of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and is receiving direct support from the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, as well as close follow-up by His Excellency Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The discussion concluded with wide international acclaim for Bahrain's innovative efforts in developing its correctional system through the adoption of alternative, non-custodial penalties.
Bahrain News Gazette
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Bahrain News Gazette
Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa Honours Winners of Third Ramadhan Football, Padel Championship
Manama: Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Director General of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, honoured the winning teams of the third Ramadhan football and padel championship. The event was organised by the directorate at Gravity courts and featured participation from employees, beneficiaries of the Alternative Sentencing Programme, and the Open Prisons Programme. According to Bahrain News Agency, Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid emphasised that the championship aligns with the directives of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior. The initiative aims to support the gradual reintegration of beneficiaries of the Alternative Sentencing and Open Prisons Programmes into society. He underscored the significance of this initiative in enhancing community security and extended his wishes for success to all participants.
Daily Tribune
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Daily Tribune
MP urges government to provide pardoned Bahrainis with housing allowance to help integrate them into society
MP Hanan Fardan has urged the government to support Bahrainis who have been pardoned or are serving sentences under the Alternative Sentencing Programme, insisting they be given their fair share of housing support. ' These young people shouldn't be left waiting in uncertainty,' she said. 'They need to be brought back into the fold properly. That means unfreezing their housing applications and making sure they receive their housing allowances like everyone else. Right now, they're feeling shut out.' Job opportunities Fardan pointed out that His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had already directed authorities to see that this group is looked after and given job opportunities. She called on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning to work with other departments to sort out the issue for good. 'They're not asking for handouts — just what's fair,' she said. 'Their housing allowance should be backpaid like it is for other Bahrainis. They are grateful to His Majesty the King for the pardon that reunited them with their families. Now, they need the chance to get on with their lives.'
