16. The third complaint was from the family of the detainee (A.M.) to the effect that the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments did not provide an interpreter in the proceedings of one of the cases before the High Criminal Court of Appeal. Accordingly, the NIHR contacted the defendant’s lawyer to validate the complaint; however, the lawyer stated that the complaint was not valid, and that the defendant has upcoming hearings. his candidacy. The NIHR sent a letter to the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments to find out the reasons behind the Committee’s decision; however, it did not receive a response in time for it to be published in this Report. 19. Regarding the complaints related to the right to communicate with the outside world, there were (22) complaints received from inmates in reform and rehabilitation centers or pre-trial detention centers.16 17. The NIHR also received one complaint related to the right to freedom of movement, filed by (F.M.M.), stating that he was prevented from entering Bahrain upon his return via the King Fahd Causeway border crossing, without stating the reasons. Immediately, the NIHR contacted the Ministry of Interior to consider the matter; however, no response was received during the time frame of this Report. 20. As for the right to enjoy various rights and freedoms, the NIHR received two complaints. The first complaint centered on the inability of the inmate (Z.J.M.) to complete the procedures for making a formal power of attorney. Immediately, the NIHR communicated with the Administration of the Center in this regard. After follow-up, it found that the required procedures for issuing the power of attorney have been completed. 18. In addition, the NIHR received one complaint related to the right to take part in public affairs (the right to be elected), submitted by citizen (H.M.H.), stating that the Supervisory Committee for the Safety of Parliamentary Elections prevented him from his right to run for parliamentary elections for the fifth and sixth legislative terms, despite the absence of any legal restrictions to 21. The NIHR received a complaint from (A.A.M.), stating that he was not able to renew his identification documents (smart card) because he has amounts due to the Electricity and Water Authority. Accordingly, the NIHR addressed the Information and eGovernment Authority but did not receive a response within the time frame of this Report. 16 This right was discussed in detail in Chapter Three of this Report “Key Issues with a Direct Impact on the Human Rights Situation in the Kingdom of Bahrain”. 92