Number | Date added | Template | Cycle | Session | State under Review | Recommendation | Recommending State | Action Category | Response | Issues |
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114.116 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Reduce restrictions on peaceful assembly and association, allow individuals to participate freely in independent political societies, consistent with the Constitution and national action charter, and cease unwarranted legal action against Wefaq and Wa’ad for engaging in protected activities | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.115 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Respect the legitimate rights of all its citizens to freedom of assembly, expression and participation in political societies | 4 - General action | Supported |
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114.113 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Implement relevant legislation for the full exercise of the right to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.112 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Immediately and unconditionally release all prisoners of conscience imprisoned only for exercising their right to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.111 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Repeal or amend all laws that restrict the freedoms of expression, association or assembly, including decree No. 31 of 2013, Law No. 34 of 2014, and Law No. 26 of 2015 | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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114.11 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Modify the legislation to repeal criminal responsibility for activities that fall within the legitimate exercise of the freedom of expression, particularly on the Internet and Twitter | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.109 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Take measures to guarantee the exercise of the right to freedom of association and peaceful assembly and to promote and facilitate the activities of NGOs | 4 - General action | Supported |
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114.108 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Ensure that the new bill for the press and electronic media complies with international norms and continues its efforts to ensure respect for the right to freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly and association | 4 - General action | Supported |
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114.107 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Redouble efforts to promote and safeguard the freedom and independence of the press and electronic media on the basis of international standards and norms | 4 - General action | Supported |
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114.104 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Remove undue restrictions on the online publication of news media, and the licencing restrictions on media organizations and individuals seeking to practise journalism | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.103 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Review convictions, commute sentences, or drop charges for all persons imprisoned solely for non-violent political expression | 3 - Considering action | Noted |
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114.102 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Release all persons detained solely for the exercise of their right to freedom of expression or their right to peaceful assembly and repeal all legislative provisions criminalizing the exercise of these rights | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.1 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Release as soon as possible all individuals, including human rights defenders, having been imprisoned solely due to the exercise of their fundamental rights of expression and assembly | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.99 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Rescind impediments to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.97 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Avoid the intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders, journalists and civil society organizations, lifting the restrictions imposed on them and allowing them to freely exercise their rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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114.61 | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021) | 27 - May 2017 | Take specific and additional measures aimed at strengthening its national unity and internal domestic security and fostering cooperation in order to disseminate the culture of social peaceful coherence and guarantee freedom of expression that ensures social justice among all components of society | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | That the necessary measures are implemented to guarantee freedoms of expression, association and peaceful assembly | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | That further progress be made toward concrete and visible reform, including through implementation of the follow-up committee's report, in a way which guarantees transparency and freedom of speech | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Respect the legitimate rights of all its citizens to freedom of assembly and expression, and maintain its commitment to achieving concrete political reform based on respect for the legitimate rights and aspirations of all its citizens | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Release persons imprisoned as required by freedom of expression and repeal all legislation that criminalizes the exercise of this right | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Abolish legal provisions unduly restricting peaceful demonstrations, remove restrictions on freedom of expression contained in Law 32 of 2006, and allow the opposition greater access to television broadcasts, radio broadcasts and print media | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Amend the Penal Code to remove all criminal penalties for alleged libel offences and the press law to bring its provisions into compliance with article 19 of ICCPR | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Enact a progressive, substantive Freedom of Information law | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | With respect to the draft law on the press currently under exam, repeal restrictions to freedom of expression and ensure that it comply with international norms | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Strengthen the right to freedom of expression in its new Press Law, as well as allowing foreign media to enter the country and report freely | 4 - General action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Release all political prisoners and bring its national legislation into compliance with article 19 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights which guarantees freedom of expression | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Release unconditionally the individuals who were convicted by special courts, or are awaiting trial, for merely exercising their fundamental rights of expression and assembly | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Implement fully all recommendations made to Bahrain by the United Nations mandate holders including the immediate end of violence and release of all political prisoners and ending impunity thus bringing perpetrators to justice | 5 - Specific action | Noted |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Release immediately all persons solely convicted or detained for offences connected to peaceful assembly and free speech | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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N/A | Sep 26, 2019 | Recommendation | Cycle 2 (2012 - 2016) | 13 - May 2012 | Release immediately and unconditionally all persons convicted for merely exercising their fundamental rights to freedom of expression and assembly, especially during anti-government protests that began in February 2011 | 5 - Specific action | Supported |
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