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Bahrain News Gazette
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Bahrain News Gazette
Shura Council to Review Amendments to Alternative Sentencing and Child Justice Laws
Manama: The Shura Council will review two legislative proposals during its 24th session on Sunday, including amendments to the Alternative Sentencing Law (Law 18 of 2017) and the Reform Justice Law for Children and Protection from Abuse (Law 4 of 2021). According to Bahrain News Agency, the Council will consider the report submitted by the Foreign Affairs, Defence, and National Security Committee regarding a draft law accompanying Royal Decree (96) of 2024, proposing amendments to Law 18 of 2017. The draft aims to broaden the scope of alternative sanctions and enhance the regulatory framework governing their application. The amendments introduce two new articles, Article 9 bis and Article 9 bis (1), which include psychological and health-based measures and less restrictive punitive alternatives, respectively. The proposed amendments designate the Ministry of Interior as the sole entity responsible for executing alternative sentences. The law grants the Minister of Interior the authority to determine approved institutions for enforcement. Implementation will be regulated through decisions issued by the Minister of Justice, in coordination with the Supreme Judicial Council and the Minister of Interior, to ensure consistent and effective application. The revised legislation reflects the Kingdom of Bahrain's commitment to a rehabilitative criminal justice approach, in line with international human rights standards and modern penal policies. Separately, the Council will consider the report of the Committee on Women and Children concerning a draft law accompanying Royal Decree (95) of 2024 Amending Certain Provisions of Law (4) of 2021 Promulgating the Restorative Justice Law for Children and Their Protection from Maltreatment. The proposed amendments aim to strengthen the role of the Child Protection Centre in preparing judicial assessments for minors and allow the Ministry of Interior to participate in the ongoing monitoring of juvenile cases. The amendments would also enable the competent authority to request modification, termination, or replacement of a judicial measure at any time, without being bound by minimum duration requirements. In addition, courts would be authorised to impose non-custodial measures in felony cases under mitigating circumstances, while maintaining judicial oversight of the child's progress throughout implementation. Both legislative proposals underline Bahrain's ongoing efforts to modernise its legal system, strengthen procedural safeguards, and uphold a balanced approach to justice that promotes social reintegration while ensuring public safety.
Arab Times
08-02-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwait Anti-Narcotics Forces Seize 77 Guns, Drugs, and Tranquilizers in Major Crackdown
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 8: A security source from the General Department for Combating Narcotics disclosed that during the past year, a total of 77 firearms, including mostly machine guns, were seized in "anti-narcotics" operations. Along with the firearms, authorities also confiscated tons of narcotics and millions of tranquilizer pills. The source emphasized that the connection between drug dealers and firearms requires careful and precise handling to ensure that these weapons are not used for further criminal activity. The individuals arrested with firearms were referred to the judiciary in two separate cases: one for drug trafficking and the other for the illegal possession of firearms. According to Kuwaiti law, possession of firearms without a license can lead to a prison sentence of up to five years. As per Law No. 6 of 2015, which regulates the collection of weapons, ammunition, and explosives, anyone found in possession of unlicensed weapons or explosives may face imprisonment for up to five years, along with a fine of up to 10,000 Kuwaiti dinars, or one of these penalties after the period specified in Article Six. To obtain a weapon license in Kuwait, applicants must meet the following conditions: - They must be a Kuwaiti national (or have an exemption from the Minister of Interior if they hold another nationality). - Applicants must be at least 21 years old and capable of handling weapons. - They must have good conduct and no criminal record. - They should not be under surveillance or suspicion by security authorities. - They must be employed or have a legitimate source of income. - An official application must be submitted to the Minister of Interior through the General Department of Criminal Evidence.
