27. T
he NIHR also spotted later through a local newspaper a decision issued by the Ministry of Health
to cancel the granting of two hours of rest for those granted this right after proving their eligibility
by the competent medical committee, and that they should abide by the official working hours.
28. I n this regard, the NIHR believes that the enactment of Law No. (59) for the year 2014 mentioned
above is only an implementation of the provisions of the Convention on the Rights of Persons
with Disabilities, ratified by the Kingdom of Bahrain under Law No. (22) for the year 2011, and
that not implementing the law is not being true to the obligation arising from the ratification of the
Convention, as concerned authorities are required to take measures necessary for the implementation
of the law when it is published, as the delay in implementation - about two years - or canceling its
benefit may reflect negatively on that category in a manner that hinders their enjoyment of their
rights in the field of health care and services.
29. As an expression of interest in addressing this situation, His Royal Highness the Prime Minister
issued instructions to accelerate in determining the conditions and rules and standards that define
the state of disability that require granting two hours of rest a day with paid wages for an employee
or worker with a disability or caring for disabled relatives of the first degree, which is stipulated by
law No. (59) for the year 2014 and amended by Article (5) of law No. (74) for the year 2006 on the
care, rehabilitation and employment of the disabled in preparation for the issuance of a decision
to the competent minister and activating it, his Highness commissioned the competent ministerial
committee with this.
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