Sub-Committee valued the efforts and interaction of the NIHR in this regard. 1.16 On the other hand, the Sub-Committee’s recommendations pointed out the lack in the existing NIHR’s Establishment Law of provisions that deal effectively with the relevant ministries and the pertinent parliamentary committees. In addition, the Law did not clarify the process of submitting and approving the NIHR’s budget, noting the need to establish a financial control system so as not to prejudice its independence. With regard to the annual reports of the NIHR, the Sub-Committee's recommendations called for including a statement on human rights situation in the Kingdom in the reports, which has a direct impact on the promotion and protection of human rights in the State’s system. 1.17 Recognizing the importance of promoting and protecting human rights, His Majesty the King issued on 6 October 2016 Decree-Law No. (20) of 2016 amending certain provisions of the Law Establishing the National Institution for Human Rights No. (26) of 2014,4 in accordance with the recommendations of the Subcommittee on Accreditation (SCA), adopted by the Global Alliance of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (GANHRI), with the intent of granting it more powers to achieve the objectives for which the NIHR was established, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to the protection of human rights. 4 Attached Law No. (26) of 2014 on Establishing the National Institution for Human rights amended by Decree-Law No. (20) of 2016. Parallel Report by the National Institution for Human Rights of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Human Rights Committee © 2018 9