Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry
By: Mahmoud Cherif Bassiouni, chair ; Nigel Rodley, commissioner ... [et al.].
Contributors: Bassiouni, M. Cherif, 1937-; Rodley, Nigel S.
Publisher: The Commission?]
Published: 2011
Place of publication: [S.l
Language: eng
Number of pages: 503
Subjects: Human rights; Protest movements; Administration of Justice; Police brutality; Freedom of expression; Political persecution; Medical personnel; Violence against; Journalists
Description: The Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry was established by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Royal Order No. 28 of 2011, which was issued on 1 July 2011, with immediate force of law. Article 1 states, 'An independent Commission of Inquiry is hereby established to investigate and report on the events occurring in Bahrain in February and March 2011, and any subsequent consequences arising out of the aforementioned events, and to make such recommendations as it may deem appropriate.' This report details and describes the Commission's findings, general observations, and recommendations.
Notes: "Presented in Manama, Bahrain on 23 November 2011 (Final Revision of 10 December 2011)."

Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1: Introduction.; title: Chapter 2: Historical background.; title: Chapter 3: Relevant aspects of the legal system and description of the enforcement structures.; title: Chapter 4: Narrative of events of February and March 2011.; title: Chapter 5: Events at Salmaniya Medical Complex.; title: Chapter 6: Allegations of human rights violations against the person.; title: Chapter 7: Other human rights issues.; title: Chapter 8: Allegations of violence by non-governmental actors. Chapter 9: Allegations of involvement by foreign forces and foreign actors.; title: Chapter 10: Allegations of media harassment.; title: Chapter 11: Measures and remedies.; title: Chapter 12: General observations and recommendations.; title: Annexes; title: Appendices.