was ill-treated by a law enforcement officer when he made a statement at the Muharraq Governorate Police Directorate. Accordingly, the NIHR provided him with legal advice, enlightened him on the procedures to be followed, and directed him to file a complaint with the Ombudsman General Secretariat, being the authority concerned with receiving complaints against any of the employees of the 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, and inform the NIHR of the outcome. psychological support until she fully recovers. 10. In the same context, the NIHR received a complaint from the family of inmate (A.M.A.), to the effect that he was mistreated and beaten by a law enforcement officer because he requested to be transferred to the Center’s clinic because he has elevated liver enzymes. Immediately, the NIHR addressed the Special Investigation Unit of the Public Prosecution, the Ombudsman Secretariat General and the Ministry of Interior regarding this issue. The only response was received from the Ministry of Interior, in which it explained that it had initiated investigation procedures into the complaint, and it was found that the inmate had violated the orders and instructions in force in the Correction and Rehabilitation Center, as he was agitated and rebellious and created chaos in the building; thus, the matter was referred to the security center to complete the legal procedures. The Special Investigation Unit proceeded with the case after receiving all the information, facts, and security camera footage, and the inmate was presented before it. The NIHR did not receive a response from the Special Investigation Unit and the Ombudsman during the time frame of this Report. 9. In addition, the NIHR received a complaint from a woman (B.S.A.), stating that she was subjected to illtreatment by a law enforcement officer while he was arresting her. Accordingly, the NIHR provided her with legal advice, informed her of the necessary procedures, and directed her to file a complaint with the Ombudsman General Secretariat, as it is the body concerned with receiving complaints against any of the employees of the Ministry of Interior, whether military or civilian, if one of them commits a punishable act during or because of the exercise of his powers. After continuous follow-up on the part of the NIHR, it was found that H.E. the Minister of Interior had directed those concerned to open an internal investigation into the matter, and all those who were in the patrols during her arrest were summoned, and she was presented to the Special Investigation Unit to provide her with 11. The NIHR also received a complaint from the family of the inmate (A.M.J.), stating that the inmate was subjected to ill-treatment by officers conducting night searches and entering the toilets while the inmates were inside. Immediately, the NIHR contacted the Correction 90

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