11. The NIHR also noted the rejection of a number of nomination requests for reasons including the applicants' affiliation with a dissolved political association, criminal records, failure to complete the required procedures, or failure to meet the eligibility criteria. All rejected applicants were granted the right to appeal before the supervisory committees and then before the competent judiciary. The NIHR sees this process as a means of protection and oversight to ensure the proper exercise of the right to candidacy. 12. Therefore, the final number of candidates for membership in the Council of Representatives reached 333 candidates, including 73 women. The Northern Governorate had 103 candidates, the Capital Governorate had 91 candidates, and the Muharraq Governorate had 72 candidates. The Southern Governorate had 67 candidates. 13. The number of candidates for membership in the municipal councils of the Northern Governorate reached 72 candidates, while the Southern Governorate had 55 candidates, and the Muharraq Governorate had 46 candidates, making a total of 173 candidates, including 20 women. 48