The National Commission assigned to Follow-up the BICI Recommendations

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Progress & Actions Taken

1722 (a) - To conduct effective investigations in accordance with the Principles on the Effective Prevention and Investigation of Extra-Legal, Arbitrary and Summary Executions of all the deaths that have been attributed to the security forces. Likewise, all allegations of torture and similar treatment be investigated by an independent and impartial body, following the Istanbul Principles. The investigation of both types of alleged violation should be capable of leading to the prosecution of the implicated individuals, both direct and at all levels of responsibility, with a view to ensuring that punishment be consistent with the gravity of the offence.

Progress & Actions

Resolutions of the National Commission

Providing the National Commission with the actions taken or to be taken in the future to implement this recommendation.

Government Response

Legal experts recommended that the Attorney General play the role of neutral independent body, through the provision of adequate training to conduct fair and effective investigations. In pursuit of this recommendation, the Government of Bahrain agreed on an intensive training programme for the Public Prosecution at the International Institute of Higher Studies in Criminal Sciences in Siracusa, Italy. (More details listed below in the recommendation No. 1722, paragraph (f)). This programme will be presented by well-experienced Arabic teachers. Examples from the BICI will be provided.

Relevant Legislation / Documents

Proposed amendments to Public Security Forces Law (3 of 1982)

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