N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain will also explore the possibility of obtaining appropriate technical assistance to strengthen national implementation of the Convention [on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination].
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 1 - Minimal action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- International instruments
- Racial discrimination
- Technical assistance and cooperation
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Creation of an effective mechanism to deal with cases of neglect by private sector institutions of workers' housing.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 5 - Specific action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Labour rights
- Right to housing
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
In recognition of the importance of the special procedures and the mechanisms of the Human Rights Council, Bahrain pledges to: - Respond in a timely manner to requests for official visits from special rapporteurs, special representatives, independent experts and working groups. It will develop effective policies and mechanisms to respond to these requests.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 5 - Specific action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Special procedures
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain is committed to establishing a national human rights institution at the earliest opportunity, bearing in mind the relevant United Nations resolutions and, in particular, the Paris Principles. In fact, in November 2007, the Cabinet issued a decision on the establishment of a national human rights institution. Once the institution has been established, it is expected to design a national action plan for the promotion and protection of human rights in the Kingdom.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 5 - Specific action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- National Human Rights Institution
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain will explore the possibility of reviewing some of its existing reservations to the treaties to which it is a party. By way of example, Bahrain has already withdrawn its reservation to article 20 of the Convention against Torture.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 3 - Considering action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- International instruments
- Torture and other CID treatment
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain affirms its willingness to cooperate with the Committee against Torture on the implementation of article 20 of the Convention.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- International instruments
- Torture and other CID treatment
- Treaty bodies
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain is currently examining the idea of drafting a national action plan on human rights education as soon as possible, in conjunction with relevant entities and organizations in Bahrain, and with expert input from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 3 - Considering action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Human rights education and training
- Technical assistance and cooperation
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain is fully committed to supporting non-governmental organizations through legal and other instruments so as to develop a constructive dialogue with these organizations and other stakeholders.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Civil society
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain will consider seriously the possibility of enacting a law on combating racial discrimination.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 3 - Considering action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Racial discrimination
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Examination of the idea of creating a national action plan to implement the outcome of the universal periodic review
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 3 - Considering action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- UPR process
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
In the pledges that it will make to the Human Rights Council during the 2008 elections, Bahrain will confirm its adoption of "good practices".
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 5 - Specific action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Other
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Submission of a report, during the next review, on the fulfilment of existing voluntary pledges.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 5 - Specific action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- UPR process
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
In keeping with domestic law and Bahrain's pledges under the international human rights treaties, the periodic review will be used as a further opportunity to promote the use of existing means of redress and explore any concrete measures that may be helpful in this regard.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- International instruments
- UPR process
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
In order to strengthen implementation of its obligations under human rights treaties, Bahrain will explore the possibility of creating a working group made up of government ministries with competence for human rights to carry out coordination and follow-up activities.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 3 - Considering action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- International instruments
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Awareness-raising and support for the full participation of civil society, beginning with follow-up to the consideration of Bahrain's report in April 2008.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Civil society
- UPR process
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain is currently examining the idea of creating an inter-ministerial human rights mechanism to guarantee the implementation of the recommendations made by the international treaty bodies to which Bahrain reports.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 3 - Considering action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Treaty bodies
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain affirms that it will include information in its future reports on the outcome of the universal periodic review and its impact on the human rights situation on the ground.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 5 - Specific action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- UPR process
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain is currently examining the need for comprehensive national action plan on human rights
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 3 - Considering action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- General
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain studies and reviews the international human rights treaties to which it has yet to accede in order to assess the feasibility of acceding to them. It will seek international assistance and cooperation in order to strengthen individual and institutional capacities in this connection.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 3 - Considering action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- International instruments
- Technical assistance and cooperation
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain will continue its efforts to achieve comprehensive development, with the emphasis on the centrality of human rights in development and the importance of supporting a culture of human rights by all available means, including through education, the media, etc.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 2 - Continuing action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Human rights education and training
- Right to development
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Continue to participate actively in meetings of the Economic and Social Council and its various commissions and in the General Assembly and Security Council.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 2 - Continuing action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Other
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Although there are no cases of torture in the Kingdom, Bahrain's steadfast desire to enhance the professionalism of law enforcement personnel has prompted it to ask the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for assistance in developing and improving human rights curricula and training courses.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 1 - Minimal action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Human rights education and training
- Technical assistance and cooperation
- Torture and other CID treatment
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain is committed to contributing to the current process of human rights standard-setting at the United Nations and to participating in United Nations human rights forums where human rights standards are discussed (for example, the Forum on Minority Issues, which is due to meet in Geneva in September 2008).
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Minority rights
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Follow up on recommendations that the special procedures about Bahrain.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Special procedures
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Intensification of inspections of workers' housing and of checks on its suitability in terms of security, health, habitability and compliance with the applicable laws and decrees.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Labour rights
- Right to housing
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
The application of best practices in all areas of the universal periodic review process, beginning with the preparation of the report in consultation with the relevant stakeholders, in order to guarantee the implementation of the outcome of the review and follow-up on the progress made by Bahrain in implementing the outcome.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Civil society
- UPR process
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Law enforcement agencies will increase the number of training courses and workshops that they run on the protection and promotion of human rights.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 5 - Specific action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Human rights education and training
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
The Ministry of Interior consistently states that it has no objection to peaceful demonstrations provided they are conducted lawfully and participants do not engage in criminal acts of rioting.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Freedom of association and peaceful assembly
N/A
- État Examiné
- Recommandation
Bahrain is determined to strengthen its capacities in order to ensure: Follow-up to the concluding observations of the human rights treaty bodies.
- État Recommandant
- Session
- 1 - April 2008
- Catégorie d'Action
- 4 - General action
- Réponse
- Supported
- Cycle
- Cycle 1 (2008 - 2012)
- Thèmes
- Treaty bodies