Summary of the response of the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments: a. The competent authority reported that the legislative system in the Kingdom of Bahrain has abundant provisions regulating issues pertaining to media and electoral campaigning. Decree-Law No. (15) of 2002 regarding the Shura Council and the Council of Representatives regulates the controls that the candidate must adhere to during his candidacy period and the prohibited acts that must be avoided during the electoral campaign, while imposing the requirement of equality among candidates on the media during electoral campaigns and imposing penalties of fines and imprisonment on any person who violates the provisions set forth in the aforementioned Law. b. Law No. (60) of 2014 regarding Information Technology Crimes contains provisions criminalizing the various types of crimes committed using means of communication and other electronic means. Decree-Law No. (47) of 2002 also organizes the various provisions pertaining to printing, publishing and the press and criminalizes acts committed by publishing in newspapers. Pursuant to the Law, the Minister of Works, Municipal Affairs and Urban Planning is responsible for issuing the necessary decisions regarding the regulation of advertisements. 97