concerning the exercise of political rights and its amendments, as well as Decree Law No. 15 of 2002 concerning the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives and its amendments. The latter law sets out rules specifying the formation of the Shura Council, its legal term, and the necessary conditions to be considered for appointment as a member. It also stipulates the circumstances under which membership ends, either by expiration or by a member's request for exemption. Additionally, it addresses the formation of the Council of Representatives and the mechanism for its election through a direct secret general election, in accordance with the system of individual elections. It also specifies the duration of the council's term, the conditions and procedures required for candidacy, provisions related to election propaganda, and the circumstances under which membership ends, either by expiration or by resignation. The law also outlines the penalties for violations of its provisions. 3. In addition to the aforementioned laws, there are regulations that govern matters related to the right to participate in public affairs, with the Municipalities Law being of particular importance. This law was issued under Decree Law No. 35 of 2001 and its amendments. According to this law, the Kingdom of Bahrain is divided into several municipalities and a capital governorate, outlining the process of forming and appointing members of municipal councils and the Capital Governorate Council, as well as the necessary qualifications for membership. The law also specifies the powers and responsibilities of municipal councils, their working procedures, the provisions related to their executive body, and the allocated financial resources. Furthermore, Decree Law No. 3 of 2002 concerning the election system 5