E/CN.4/2002/77/Add.2
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Annex
Report of the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on its visit to Bahrain
(19-24 October 2001)
CONTENTS
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Introduction
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II.
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SUSPENSION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RULE OF
LAW (1975-1999) .................................................................................
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RESUMPTION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RULE OF
LAW (1999-2004) .................................................................................
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A. Institutional reforms ........................................................................
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B. Repeal of emergency legislation ......................................................
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1. Repeal of emergency legislation and courts ................................
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2. Amnesties ....................................................................................
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3. Return home of exiles ..................................................................
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4. Compensation due to victims of human rights violations ...........
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5. The role of civil society ...............................................................
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C. Reforms in the administration of justice ..........................................
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1. How the administration of justice is currently organized,
and the impending reforms ..........................................................
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2. Organization of the ordinary courts .............................................
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3. Status of judges ............................................................................
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4. Prosecuting and investigative bodies ...........................................
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5. The Bar (and legal aid) ................................................................
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6. Juvenile justice ............................................................................
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7. Administration of justice in the army and the police force .........
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