Ministry of Interior, whether military or civilian, in the event that one
of them commits a punishable act
during or because of the exercise of
his powers.
Bahrain International Airport for no
reason. The NIHR immediately addressed the Ministry of Interior to
consider the matter, and the response explained that the allegation is not true, as she had left Bahrain.
44. The NIHR also provided aid to Mr.
(M.M.A.), who claimed to have
been insulted and beaten by some
law enforcement officers, without
clear reasons. The case was filed because the applicant did not meet
the eligibility condition, as it became clear that the person concerned was ineligible for assistance
due to his mental incompetence.
48. In another context, the NIHR provided legal aid to Mr. (J.M.A.), who
complained that he was banned
from traveling due to a pending
criminal case against him before the
criminal courts. The NIHR filed the
case on the request of the applicant
for assistance as the travel ban issued against him was lifted.
45. Regarding the right to enjoy guarantees of a fair trial, the NIHR provided legal aid to one of the detainees (S.M.G.) regarding failing to
transfer him to attend a scheduled
trial session due to contact with a
case infected with coronavirus. The
NIHR made direct contact with the
Administration of the Dry Dock Pretrial Detention Center to follow up
on the inmate’s condition and ensure that he attends his trial sessions to guarantee his right to defense.
49. In addition, the NIHR provided legal
aid to two people seeking to appeal
a travel ban issued against them.
Aid was suspended for lack of jurisdiction, but legal advice to those
concerned was extended. They
were informed of procedures to be
followed and directed to the relevant concerned authorities.
50. The NIHR provided legal aid to a local organization pertaining to the
right to freedom of opinion and expression, seeking protection from
being exposed to harassment on social media by some individuals because of their religious activity. The
NIHR filed the assistance case for
lack of jurisdiction, but legal advice
was extended to them about procedures to be followed.
46. As to the right to freedom of movement, the NIHR provided legal aid
to five cases. One of the aid cases
pertained to preventing Mr.
(H.N.B.) from entering the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia. The NIHR filed the
case due to lack of jurisdiction, but
legal advice was provided to the
concerned, enlightening him on the
procedures to be followed and directing him to the relevant concerned authorities.
51. Regarding the right to practice religion (perform religious rites), the
NIHR provided one legal aid to the
effect that the administration of a
mosque prevents worshippers from
praying individually in the mosque
courtyard, and invites them to pray
47. The NIHR also provided legal aid to
Mrs. (R.Y.G), who complained that
she was not able to travel through
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