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Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decision of the Minister of Health No. (14) Of 2020 defining commercial and industrial establishments related to public health and the professions in which they are practiced. (قرار وزير الصحة رقم (14) لسنة 2020 بتحديد المحال التجارية والصناعية ذات العلاقة بالصحة العامة والمهن التي تُمارَس بها.) -

Adoption: 2020-02-13 | BHR-2020-R-110354

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decision of the Minister of Health No. (15) Of 2020 regarding the regulation of periodic medical examination for workers in industrial and commercial establishments related to public health. (قرار وزير الصحة رقم (15) لسنة 2020 بشأن تنظيم الفحْص الطبي الدوري للعاملين في المحال الصناعية والتجارية ذات العلاقة بالصحة العامة.) -

Adoption: 2020-02-13 | BHR-2020-R-110355

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decision of the Minister of Labour and Social Development No. (6) Of 2020 regarding disposing of the funds of the financial sanctions imposed on worker. (قرار وزير العمل والتنمية الاجتماعية رقم (6) لسنة 2020 بشأن التَّـصَـرُّف في أموال الجزاءات المالية التي توَقَّـع على العمال) -

Adoption: 2020-02-06 | BHR-2020-R-110357

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Health Minister Decision No. (31) Of 2019 regarding General Medical Committees. (3- قرار وزير الصحة رقم (31) لسنة 2019 بشأن اللجان الطبية العامة.) -

Adoption: 2020-01-09 | BHR-2020-R-110321

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decision of the Minister of Labour and Social Development No. (78) Of 2018 determining the aspects of the payment of fines imposed for violations of the provisions of the Labour Law in the Private Sector promulgated by Law No. (36) Of 2012. (قرار وزير العمل والتنمية الاجتماعية رقم (78) لسنة 2018 بتحديد أوجه صرف الغرامات المحكوم بها في مخالفات أحكام قانون العمل في القطاع الأهلي الصادر بالقانون رقم (36) لسنة 2012.) -

Adoption: 2019-01-03 | BHR-2019-R-110353

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree-Law No. (59) Of 2018 amending some provisions of the Labour Law in the Private Sector issued by Law No. (36) Of 2012. (1- مرسوم بقانون رقم (59) لسنة 2018 بتعديل بعض أحكام قانون العمل في القطاع الأهلي الصادر بالقانون رقم (36) لسنة 2012.) -

Adoption: 2018-11-02 | BHR-2018-R-110318

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 30 of 2018 Promulgating The Personal Data Protection Law. (قانون رقم 30 لسنة 2018 بإصدار قانون حماية البيانات الشخصية) -

Adoption: 2018-07-19 | Date of entry into force: 2018-08-01 | BHR-2018-L-109193

Part I: Treated Provisions.
Part II: Data Protection Authority.
Part III: Data Processor and Data Controller Accountability.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 31 of 2018 concerning Competition Promotion and Protection. (قانون رقم 31 لسنة 2018 بإصدار قانون تشجيع وحماية المنافسة) -

Adoption: 2018-07-19 | Date of entry into force: 2019-01-01 | BHR-2018-L-109197

Part I: Provisions to Promote and Protect Competition.
Part II: The Competition Promotion and Protection Authority.
Part III: Accountability.
Part IV: General Provisions.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 25 of 2018 on amending Article No. 3 of Law Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights. (قانون رقم 25 لسنة 2018 بتعديل المادة الثالثة من المرسوم بقانون رقم 14 لسنة 2002 بشأن مباشرة الحقوق السياسية) -

Adoption: 2018-06-14 | Date of entry into force: 2018-06-15 | BHR-2018-L-109199

This Law amends Article No. 3 of Law Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising The Political Rights.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 22 of 2018 on promulgating the Reorganization and Bankruptcy Law. (قانون رقم 22 لسنة 2018 بإصدار قانون إعادة التنظيم والإفلاس) -

Adoption: 2018-06-07 | Date of entry into force: 2018-12-07 | BHR-2018-L-109200

This Law Repeals the Legislative Decree No. 11 of 1987 on Promulgating the Bankruptcy and Composition Law.

Introduction Part: General Provisions.
Part I: The Bankruptcy Opening Procedure.
Part II: Common Provisions for Bankruptcy Proceedings.
Part III: Reorganization.
Part IV: The Clearance.
Part V: Cross-Border Bankruptcy.
Part VI: The Bankruptcy of Small Debtors.
Part VII: Criminal Responsibility.
Part VIII: Final Provisions.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 3 of 2018 amending some provisions of Law No. 15 of 1976 concerning the Penal Code. (قانون رقم 3 لسنة 2018 بتعديل بعض أحكام قانون العقوبات الصادر بالمرسوم بقانون رقم 15 لسنة 1976) -

Adoption: 2018-01-25 | Date of entry into force: 2018-01-26 | BHR-2018-L-109174

This Law amends Articles No. 107,186,188,189,190,190(bis),191,194,195,197,198,199,201,292,301,302,303 of Law No. 15 of 1976 concerning the Penal Code.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Order No. 13 of 2017 amending Order No. 22 of 2016 on the Promulgation of the Constitutional Court Human Resources Regulation. (قرار رقم 13 لسنة 2017 بتعديل بعض احكام لائحة الموارد البشرية للمحكمة الدستورية الصادرة بالقرار رقم 22 لسنة 2016) -

Adoption: 2017-11-30 | Date of entry into force: 2017-12-01 | BHR-2017-R-106229

This Order amends and replaces Articles 4, 81 and 144 of Order No. 22 of 2016 on the Promulgation of the Constitutional Court Human Resources Regulation.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Order No. 4 of 2017 amending Order No. 22 of 2016 on the Promulgation of the Constitutional Court Human Resources Regulation. (قرار رقم 4 لسنة 2017 بتعديل بعض احكام لائحة الموارد البشرية للمحكمة الدستورية الصادرة بالقرار رقم 22 لسنة 2016) -

Adoption: 2017-09-14 | Date of entry into force: 2017-09-15 | BHR-2017-R-106228

This Order amends Article 79 and Repeals Article 29 of Order No. 22 of 2016 on the Promulgation of the Constitutional Court Human Resources Regulation.

Bahrain - General provisions - Constitution

The Kingdom of Bahrain Constitution Amendment of 2017. (تعديل دستور مملكة البحرين الصادر سنة 2017) -

Adoption: 2017-03-30 | Date of entry into force: 2017-03-30 | BHR-2017-C-106256

Constitutional Amendment to Clause (b) of Article 105 of the Kingdom of Bahrain the Constitution.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Order No. 22 of 2016 on the Promulgation of the Constitutional Court Human Resources Regulation. (قرار رقم 22 لسنة 2016 بشان اصدار لائحة الموارد البشرية للمحكمة الدستورية) -

Adoption: 2016-11-24 | Date of entry into force: 2016-11-25 | BHR-2016-R-106227

Part I: General Provisions.
Part II: Organizational Structure and Arranging the Functions.
Part III: Jobs Appointments.
Part IV: Salaries, Allowances and Bonuses.
Part V: Performance Evaluations.
Part VI: Promotion, Assignments, Transportation and Loans.
Part VII: Delegation on Official Mission and Training Mission.
Part VIII: Training's.
Part IX: Working Hours and Official Vacations.
Part X: Duties and Prohibited Acts.
Part XI: Investigation and Disciplinary.
Part XII: Grievances.
Part XIII:Termination of Service.
Attachments.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Ministerial Order No. 89 of 2016 regulating the terms and procedures for implementing the provisions of sections (8, 9 and 10) of Bahraini Citizenship Act. -

Adoption: 2016-08-04 | Date of entry into force: 2016-08-05 | BHR-2016-L-105473

Regulates the terms and procedures for implementing the provisions of sections (8, 9 and 10) of Bahraini Citizenship Act.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Order No. 12 of 2016 Promulgating the Internet Safety Regulation. -

Adoption: 2016-08-04 | Date of entry into force: 2016-08-05 | BHR-2016-R-105474

Article 1: Definitions.
Article 2: Objectives of this Regulation.
Article 3: The Authority’s Obligations.
Article 4: ISP Obligations.
Article 5: Financing of the Unified Technical Solution.
Article 6: Enforcement.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 14 of 2016 amending some provisions of Law No. 14 of 2002 on exercising political rights. -

Adoption: 2016-06-23 | Date of entry into force: 2016-06-24 | BHR-2016-L-105495

This Law amends Articles 30 and 31 of Law No. 14 of 2002 on exercising political rights.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 13 of 2016 amending some provisions of Law No. 26 of 2005 with respect to Political Societies. -

Adoption: 2016-06-16 | Date of entry into force: 2016-06-17 | BHR-2016-L-105494

This Law amends Article 6(6) and Article 5 of Law No. 26 of 2005 with respect to Political Societies.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 2 of 2016 Ratifying the Protocol to amend the Tokyo Convention of 1963, on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed On Board Aircraft. -

Adoption: 2016-02-04 | Date of entry into force: 2016-02-05 | BHR-2016-L-105476

Kingdom of Bahrain ratifies the Protocol to amend the Tokyo Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed On Board Aircraft 1963.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 37 of 2015 amending Article 110 of the Labour Law in the Private Sector Promulgated by Law No. 36 of 2012. -

Adoption: 2015-12-31 | Date of entry into force: 2016-01-01 | BHR-2015-L-101527

The first paragraph of Article 110 of the Labour Law in the Private Sector Promulgated by Law No. 36 of 2012 amended as follows:

"The employer may terminate the labour contract as a result of the total or partial closure of the establishment, the downsizing of its activities, the replacement of the production system by another in a way that affects the number of the workforce, provided the contract is only terminated following the notification of the Ministry of the reason of termination thirty days before the date of the notification of the worker of the termination.
In case of partial closure, the contract of the Bahraini worker who is as competent and experienced as his foreign counterpart in the establishment shall not be terminated."

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 17 of 2015 concerning Protection against Domestic Violence. -

Adoption: 2015-08-13 | Date of entry into force: 2015-08-14 | BHR-2015-L-101717

Chapter I: General Provisions.
Chapter II: Family Counseling Department.
Chapter III: Domestic Violence Protection Measures.
Chapter IV: Sanctions.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 10 of 2015 amending Article 320 of Law No. 15 of 1976 on the Penal Code. -

Adoption: 2015-07-16 | Date of entry into force: 2015-07-17 | BHR-2015-L-101739

Toughening punishment for anyone who exposes a child below seven years old or a person incapable of protecting himself for health or mental reasons to danger. They would face three months jail and/or a fine of BD100 ($263).

Anyone who forces someone to commit such acts will also face the same penalties.

Violators will be sentenced to a minimum of one year in prison, if the crime is committed in a place empty of people.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 60 of 2014 concerning Information Technology Crimes. -

Adoption: 2014-10-09 | Date of entry into force: 2014-11-09 | BHR-2014-L-98472

Preliminary Chapter.
Chapter I: Criminal Sanctions on Information Technology Crimes.
Chapter II: Information Technology Related Crimes.
Chapter III: Miscellaneous Provisions.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 54 of 2014 Approving the Unified Law (Regulation) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for the Arab States on the Control of Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. -

Adoption: 2014-10-02 | Date of entry into force: 2014-10-03 | BHR-2014-L-98523

Chapter I: Definitions and the Law Objectives.
Chapter II: Regulating and Controlling Materials,Equipments and Products that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Chapter III: Penalties and Sanctions.
Chapter VI: General Provisions.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 57 of 2014 amending Law No. 14 of 2002 on exercising political rights. -

Adoption: 2014-09-22 | Date of entry into force: 2014-09-23 | BHR-2014-L-99728

Article 8 (2) and Article 22 of Law No. 14 of 2002 on exercising political rights are amended and replaced by a new paragraphs.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 34 of 2014 amending some provisions of Law No. 26 of 2005 with respect to Political Societies. -

Adoption: 2014-08-28 | Date of entry into force: 2014-08-29 | BHR-2014-L-99732

Article 5(2), Article 6 (4)(f), first paragraph of Article 8, Article 9, second paragraph of Article 15, Article 16, first paragraph of Article 22, first paragraph of Article 23 of Law No. 26 of 2005 with respect to Political Societies are amended and replaced by a new paragraphs.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 21 of 2014 amending some provisions of Law No. 8 of 1963 on Bahraini Citizenship. -

Adoption: 2014-07-24 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-25 | BHR-2014-L-99757

Article 1: Article 8, Article 9(1), Article 10, Article 11 of Law No. 8 of 1963 on Bahraini Citizenship, are amended and replaced by a new paragraphs.
Article 2: New paragraphs added to Article 11 (1)(bis) and 2(bis) of Law No. 8 of 1963 on Bahraini Citizenship.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Order No. 31 of 2013 amending the regulation of communications between local political societies, and foreign parties or political organizations. -

Adoption: 2013-09-05 | Date of entry into force: 2013-09-03 | BHR-2013-R-95197

An Additional Article No. 3 is added after Article No. 3 of the Ministerial Order No. 4 of 2005 regulating the communications between local political societies, and foreign parties or political organizations. It Provides as follows:
"All communications between political societies and diplomatic missions and consulates in the Kingdom of Bahrain and representatives of foreign governments have to be coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in the presence of one of its own representatives or any other official entrusted to do so.
Moreover, any political society wishing to make such contacts shall notify the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs at least three days in advance, which in turn will coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The same rules apply to communications of political societies with any foreign political organizations abroad".

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Order No. 20 of 2013 amending Order No. 4 of 2005 concerning the regulation of communications between local political societies, and foreign parties or political organizations. -

Adoption: 2013-05-30 | Date of entry into force: 2013-05-27 | BHR-2013-R-95438

Additional paragraph added to Section No. 2 of Order No. 4 of 2005 concerning the regulation of communications between local political societies, and foreign parties or political organizations, which provides as follows:
"The Minister of Justice may specify the party or the foreign political organization, that prohibits the political societies to communicate with".

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No. 32 of 2013 Ratifying Beijing Amendment of 1999 on Montreal Protocol Concerning the Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, agreed on 16/9/1987. -

Adoption: 2013-05-02 | Date of entry into force: 2013-05-03 | BHR-2013-R-95110

The Kingdom of Bahrain Ratified Beijing Amendment of 1999 on Montreal Protocol Concerning the Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, agreed on 16/9/1987.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 1 of 2013 amending some provisions of Decree-Law No. 15 of 1976 concerning the Penal Code. -

Adoption: 2013-02-14 | Date of entry into force: 2013-02-15 | BHR-2013-L-95113

An additional CHAPTER VII: "BRIBERY AND EMBEZZLEMENT IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR" added to "TITLE IX" of the Decree-Law No. 15 of 1976 concerning the Penal Code.

Bahrain - General provisions - Constitution

Decree-Law No. 38 of 2012 amending some provisions of Decree-Law No. 27 of 2002 concerning establishing the Constitutional Court. -

Adoption: 2012-08-14 | Date of entry into force: 2012-08-17 | BHR-2012-C-92413

Article 1: The text of articles 2, 3 and 7 paragraph 2 of the Decree-by-Law No. 27 for the year 2002 regarding establishing the Constitutional Court shall be replaced with the following provisions:-

"Article 1: In applying the provisions of this Law, the word "court" denotes the "Constitutional Court"; in other words "court member", "court chairman", deputy chairman and members of the court".

"Article 3: The court shall comprise a chairman, deputy chairman and five members appointed under a Royal Ordinance to succeed him for a term of five years renewable once. In the event of the absence of the chairman or his having an obstruction, he would be replaced by the deputy chairman who will have the same jurisdiction and powers assigned to the chairman. If the position of the court chairman or deputy chairman or one of the court members becomes vacant as a result of his resignation, demise, health inability or for any other reason, a replacement for him shall be appointed under Royal Ordinance to succeed him for a term of five years renewable once".

"Article 7: The General Assembly shall be presided over by the court chairman and in the event of his absence or his having any obstruction, the chairmanship shall be assigned to the deputy chairman then to next court member according to their serial order in the Royal Ordinance which appointed them".


Article 2: A new article shall be added to the Decree-by-Law NO. 27 for the year 2002 regarding the establishing of the Constitutional Court under number 8 ditto according to the following text:

"Article 8 ditto: The court shall have its own independent annual budget which commences with the beginning of the official financial year and ends by the end thereof.

The court chairman shall prepare in agreement with the Minister of Finance the bill of the budget before the beginning of the financial year by sufficient time and in preparing the bill of the budget should observe the listing of revenues and expenditures in one figure and submit the proposed budget to the Finance Minister.

After endorsement of the public budget, the court chairman, in coordination with the Finance Minister, shall distribute the total allocations to the court budget on the basis of the classification stated in the state's public budget.

The court chairman shall assume the powers assigned to the Finance Minister in laws and regulations pertaining to implementation of the court budget within the confines of the allocations listed therein.

Also, the court chairman shall assume the powers assigned to the Civil Service Bureau.

The court shall deposit the excess financial allocations which have not been expended or which have not been complied with during the ending financial year into the state's public budget.

The court chairman shall prepare the final account for the court's budget on prescribed timing and refers it the Finance Minister who would list it into the final account of the state's public budget.".

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 36 of 2012 Promulgating the Labour Law in the Private Sector. -

Adoption: 2012-08-02 | Date of entry into force: 2012-09-02 | BHR-2012-L-91026

Title I - Definitions and General Provisions
Title II - Occupational Apprenticeship
Title III - Individual Labour Contracts
Title IV - Employment of minors
Title V - Employment of women
Title VI - Wages
Title VII - Working hours and rest periods
Title VIII - Leave
Title IX - Regulation of working conditions
Title X - The worker's duties and accountability
Title XI - Compensation for occupational injuries and occupational diseases
Title XII - Expiry of the labour contract
Title XIII - Individual Labour Disputes
Title XIV - Collective Labour Disputes
Chapter I: Collective Bargaining
Chapter II: Collective Labour Agreements
Chapter III: Collective Labour Disputes
Title XV - Occupational Safety and Health and the Working Environment
Title XVI - Labour inspection and law enforcement
Title XVII - Sanctions

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 35 of 2012 concerning Consumer Protection. -

Adoption: 2012-07-12 | Date of entry into force: 2012-08-03 | BHR-2012-L-92412

The Consumer Protection Law includes provisions on the rights of consumers. Its main objective is to protect the consumer's health and ensure that quality control is efficient in the country. It aims also at combating unfair business practices such as the availability of counterfeit products in the market and it imposes sanctions on those who are in breach of its provisions.

Introductory Chapter: Definitions.
Chapter I: The Consumer Rights.
Chapter II: The Supplier Obligations.
Chapter III: The Duties of the Competent Administration in Protecting the Consumer.
Chapter IV: The Rules and Conditions of the Competition and Monopoly, and Breaking the Rules.
Chapter V: Offences Control and its Dispose.
Chapter VI: Sanctions
Chapter VII: General Provisions.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Act No. 1/2008 on Combating Human Trafficking.

Adoption: 2008-01-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-18 | BHR-2008-L-83103

The Act starts with providing a definition of human trafficking, and declares that such acts are illegal and need to be stopped and punished. Penalties include both fines and imprisonment. Also provides for aggravating circumstance and sets out the different penalties for such acts. Provides for the treatment and consideration of the victim including medical, psychological, and housing assistance if needed. A committee for the assessment of the situation of foreign victims of human trafficking is established to deal with the victims and their departure to their country of origin. The Minister of Social Development is to create centers for the victims of human trafficking, as well as to provide housing and treatment for the victims.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Order No. 35 of 2005 with respect to modification of conditions of National Democratic Assembly Society in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 26 of 2005 with respect to Political Societies.

Adoption: 2005-11-22 | Date of entry into force: 2005-12-01 | BHR-2005-R-74782

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Order No. 1 of 2005 with respect to procedures for forming political societies.

Adoption: 2005-08-17 | BHR-2005-R-73035

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Order No. 2 of 2005 with respect to modification of conditions of societies wishing to carry on a political activity.

Adoption: 2005-08-17 | BHR-2005-R-73037

Provides that all political societies which existed before the adoption of Law No. 26 of 2005, must modify their conditions and act in compliance with the new law.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Order No. 3 of 2005 with respect to setting up of registers in connection with political societies.

Adoption: 2005-08-17 | BHR-2005-R-73038

First: Formation applications register
Second: Modification applications register
Third: General register
Fourth: General provisions

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Order No. 4 of 2005 with respect to the rule for communication between political societies and foreign political parties and organisations.

Adoption: 2005-08-17 | BHR-2005-R-73039

Provides that political societies, through their chairman or their delegate, may communicate with recognised foreign political parties or organisations. Art. 2 sets out the rules for communicating with a foreign party or organisation.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 26 of 2005 with respect to Political Societies

Adoption: 2005-07-23 | BHR-2005-L-73008

Gives all citizens, both men and women, the right to form and join political societies in accordance with the provisions in the law (art. 1). It sets out the conditions to be fulfilled in order to form or continue a political society (art. 4).

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Order No. 52 of 2004 with respect to licensing the registration of the Bahrain Human Rights Monitoring Society.

Adoption: 2004-11-30 | BHR-2004-R-70587

Registers the Society in the Register of Social and Cultural Societies and Clubs under No. 17/S/SC and includes a summary of the Constitution of the Society.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Legislative Decree with respect to establishment of Constitutional Court (No. 27 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-09-14 | BHR-2002-L-65395

Provides for establishment of Constitutional Court. Divided into 3 parts. Part 1 regulates establishment of Constitutional Court, its formation, and guarantees for its members and their duties. Court is independent and separate judicial authority. Court comprises President and six members who are appointed by Royal Order. Part 2 provides for powers of Court and procedures. Part 3 governs judgments and verdicts. Court's verdicts are final and shall not be challenged.

Bahrain - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution of the Kingdom of Bahrain, 2002. -

Adoption: 2002-02-14 | BHR-2002-C-68652

Replaces constitution of 1973. Comprises 6 chapters. Chapter 1 (s. 1-3) contains provisions regarding the State. Section 1 defines Kingdom of Bahrain as hereditary constitutional monarchy, but also states that sovereignty is "in the hands of the people, the source of all powers". Section 2 declares Islam the religion of the State and Islamic Shari'a "the principal source for legislation". Chapter 2 (s. 4-16) provides for basic constituents of society. Section 11 states that "all natural wealth and resources are State property". Chapter 3 (s. 17-31) regulates public rights and duties. Section 18 affirms that "people are equal in human dignity, and citizens are equal before the law in public rights and duties". Chapter 4 (s. 32-107) provides for public authorities. Chapter 5 (s. 108-119) deals with financial matters. Chapters 6 and 8 (s. 120-125) contain general and final provisions.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Decree Law No. 17 of 2002 with respect to the Organization of Governorates. -

Adoption: 2002 | BHR-2002-L-83307

Divides the Country up into five Governorates. Sets out their jurisdiction and functioning. Repeals Decree No. 16 of 1996.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Law No. 14 of 2002 exercising political rights. -

Adoption: 2002 | BHR-2002-L-83310

Provides that all male and female citizens 21 years and older are to enjoy full political rights in order to vote in referendums and elections. Repeals Decree No. 10 of 1973 concerning election of the National Council.

Bahrain - General provisions - Law, Act

Legislative Decree (No. 14 of 1993) with respect to amending the Labour Law for the Private Sector promulgated by Legislative Decree No. 23 of 1976. -

Adoption: 1993-10-04 | BHR-1993-L-47026

Substitutes numerous sections of the Labour Law. The law shall not apply to civil servants, domestic workers, seafarers, family and casual workers, and most agricultural workers (section 2). S. 3 prohibits the employment of a non-Bahraini without first obtaining a work permit. Employers shall be liable for the costs of repatriating a foreign worker when a contract expires (s. 7). S. 14 prohibits recruitment and employment agencies from exacting fees from workers. S. 62 provides for rest periods for female employees to nurse their infants for two years following birth. Other substituted provisions regard foreign workers, labour contracts, apprentices, hours of work, overtime, dismissal, annual leave, and penalties for contravention of the Law.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Amiri Decree No. 9 of 1992 to establish the Consultative Council.

Adoption: 1992-12-20 | BHR-1992-R-32332

The new Consultative Council is the first institution of its kind in Bahrain. Its role is to examine - and submit views on - draft legislation, state policy, matters relating to public services, economic development and any other matters referred to it by the Council of Ministers. At the request of at least ten of its members, the Consultative Council may also propose draft legislation or submit petitions. The Council's views are to be set out in the form of recommendations to the Council of Ministers. Its 30 members were appointed by Decree of the Amir on 27 December 1992, for a renewable term of four years; its first meeting was held on 16 January 1993. All meetings are formally called by the Amir.

Bahrain - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Amiri Decree No. 10 of 1992 to establish the Rules of Procedure of the Consultative Council.

Adoption: 1992-12-20 | BHR-1992-R-32333

The Consultative Council may petition the Government on general matters within its terms of reference. Any proposals to this effect must be signed by at least ten members, accompanied by an explanatory memorandum and submitted to the Chairman of the Council who must first determine whether the proposal is acceptable. "In any event, ... proposals containing unsuitable expressions or anything offensive to the dignity of persons or institutions or prejudicial to the interests of the State shall be rejected". In addition to the submission of such proposals, the Rules of Procedure cover the functions of the Chairman and other officers of the Council, the establishment of specialized committees (legal affairs, foreign affairs, public services, public utilities), consideration of draft legislation, etc.