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Daily Tribune
23-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Father liable for BD39,000 after teen son's crash leaves cyclist disabled
A father has been ordered to repay nearly BD39,000 to an insurance company after his teenage son ran a red light, crashed into a cyclist, and left him 75 per cent disabled. The boy, who had held a driving licence for less than a year, had been driving his father's car when the crash took place. He drove through a red traffic signal, struck an Asian man riding a bicycle, and continued forward. The vehicle swerved left, mounted the central reservation, and came to a stop. The cyclist fell beside the car and sustained serious injuries. The Lower Criminal Court sentenced the driver to two months in prison and fined him BD1,000. His driving licence was suspended for three months.
Daily Tribune
21-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Court of Cassation clears man who stabbed to death a charging dog
A Bahraini man who stabbed a charging dog to death has been cleared by the kingdom's highest court, which ruled that his belief in the threat was enough to justify self-defence, even if no attack took place. The Court of Cassation made clear that there does not need to be an actual attack or continued aggression. What matters is whether the person believed they or their property were in danger, and whether that belief made sense in the moment. The man had been walking through the capital with his own dog when another came charging towards him, barking. Fearing an attack, he drew a knife and struck once, catching the animal in the upper back. It died from the wound. Accusation He was later accused by the Public Prosecution of intentionally killing a domestic animal. Four individuals also lodged civil claims, seeking BD20,000 in compensation for the harm they claimed the act had caused. The Lower Criminal Court dismissed both the criminal charge and the civil case, accepting arguments made by his lawyer, Islam Ghoneim, that the man had acted to defend himself and his dog. Appeal The prosecution appealed the decision. The High Criminal Court, sitting as an appeals bench, found the man guilty in his absence and fined him BD100. That ruling was challenged. His new lawyer, Abdulrahman Ghoneim, took the case to the Court of Cassation, which found in his favour. The court said the appeal judges had been wrong to weigh the man's actions as though he had been calm and detached. What mattered, it said, was what the man saw and feared at the time, and how he reacted in that moment. Fear Self-defence, the court ruled, does not depend on whether an actual attack occurred. It is enough that the person reasonably feared something bad was about to happen. In this case, the dog appeared to be attacking, and the man acted on that belief. The danger did not need to be real. It only needed to seem real to him, and that was enough.
Daily Tribune
17-05-2025
- Daily Tribune
Fatal sea crash case deepens: drugs, forged meds and fishing violations
A forensic toxicology review has been ordered by the Lower Criminal Court in connection with a deadly boat crash off the coast of Bahrain that left two men dead near Al-Muharraq Island. One of the boats involved was later towed ashore at Malkiya, where a body was discovered onboard. A second victim was found near the Budaiya slipway. The court has instructed the Public Prosecution to secure an expert report from the state's toxicology lab as part of the ongoing investigation. Three men — a Bahraini national and two men of Asian nationality — stand accused in the case, which has since expanded to include allegations of drug use, poor safety protocols, and unauthorised fishing. The first defendant has been released on BD100 bail, while the other two remain in custody. Prosecutors allege the Bahraini defendant caused the deaths through reckless boat operation while under the influence of drugs. He also faces additional charges for possessing Pregabalin without a medical permit and failing to equip the vessel with basic safety gear. Authorities said the boat had no life jackets, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, identification system, or working navigation lights. All three men have also been charged with bottom trawling in Bahraini waters using banned 'Karaf ' fishing nets. Meanwhile, the two Asian nationals face further charges related to overstaying their residency permits. During the trial, defence lawyer Hussain Jawad argued that his client had not consumed any banned substances. He said the man suffers from chronic disc-related back pain and regularly takes prescribed medication. While on a trip to Saudi Arabia to purchase engine oil, the defendant reportedly experienced pain and visited a pharmacy in Dammam, a visit Jawad claims is supported by mobile phone records. The pharmacist gave him medication to ease the discomfort, unaware that the pills may have contained Pregabalin. Jawad suggested that the substance detected in his client's system could have been a legally prescribed painkiller, and called for further lab testing and full access to the toxicology findings. An officer from the Maritime Safety Directorate testified that his review of witness statements, technical documents, and scene reports failed to establish who was at fault. He added that electronic tracking data was outdated and offered no clear record of either vessel's movements on the day of the crash. Only one version of events had been documented, with no supporting evidence. In his expert opinion, both parties bore equal responsibility for the fatal incident. The court has adjourned the case pending submission of the toxicology report and additional evidence.
Gulf Insider
17-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Bahrain: Fatal Sea Crash Case Deepens, Drugs, Forged Meds And Fishing Violations
A forensic toxicology review has been ordered by the Lower Criminal Court in connection with a deadly boat crash off the coast of Bahrain that left two men dead near Al-Muharraq Island. One of the boats involved was later towed ashore at Malkiya, where a body was discovered onboard. A second victim was found near the Budaiya slipway. The court has instructed the Public Prosecution to secure an expert report from the state's toxicology lab as part of the ongoing investigation. Three men a Bahraini national and two men of Asian nationality – stand accused in the case, which has since expanded to include allegations of drug use, poor safety protocols, and unauthorised fishing. The first defendant has been released on BD100 bail, while the other two remain in custody. Prosecutors allege the Bahraini defendant caused the deaths through reckless boat operation while under the influence of drugs. He also faces additional charges for possessing Pregabalin without a medical permit and failing to equip the vessel with basic safety gear. Authorities said the boat had no a jackets, fire extinguisher, first ai identification system, or working navigation lights. All three men have also been charged with bottom trawling in Bahraini waters using banned 'Karaf ' fishing nets. Meanwhile, the two Asian nationals face further charges related to overstaying their residency permits. During the trial, defence lawyer Hussain Jawad argued that his client had not consumed any banned substances. He said the man suffers from chronic disc-related back pain and regularly takes prescribed medication. While on a trip to Saudi Arabia to purchase engine oil, the defendant reportedly experienced pain and visited a pharmacy in Dammam, a visit Jawad claims is supported by mobile phone records. The pharmacist gave him medication to ease the discomfort, unaware that the pills may have contained Pregabalin. Jawad suggested that the substance detected in his client's system could have been a legally prescribed painkiller, and called for further lab testing and full access to the toxicology findings. An officer from the Maritime Safety Directorate testified that his review of witness statements, technical documents, and scene reports failed to establish who was at fault. He added that electronic tracking data was outdated and offered no clear record of either vessel's movements on the day of the crash. Only one version of events had been documented, with no supporting evidence. In his expert opinion, both parties bore equal responsibility for the fatal incident. The court has adjourned the case pending submission of the toxicology report and additional evidence.
Gulf Insider
07-05-2025
- Gulf Insider
Man Fined BD50 For Insulting Former Wife On Messaging App
A man has been fined BD50 after sending a text message to his ex-wife that a court found insulting. The case moved through several levels of the judiciary before the Court of Cassation upheld the conviction and ordered the loss of his bail money. It began when the man contacted his ex-wife through the messaging app. Offensive According to her complaint, his message contained words she said offended her modesty and dignity. The message did not refer to any particular event but, in her view, crossed the line. She submitted a formal complaint to the Public Prosecution, including a copy of the message. The prosecution charged him on two counts: causing a nuisance by misusing communication tools, and insulting her with language that harmed her reputation. An initial criminal order was issued against him, imposing a BD50 fine. The case was passed to the Lower Criminal Court. Also read: 18 Illegal Workers Detained And 116 Others Deported
