D. Suhair bint Sanad Al -Muhannadi
In a sublime human gesture, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Great Country, may God protect and preserve him, prefer to issue a royal amnesty for 630 inmates who spent part of their sanctions, on the occasion of Eid Al -Fitr, which is a generous approach that the Bahrain people used to as part of the leadership vision to enhance the concept of reform justice, which has been applied periodically for decades with the development of its programs to include alternative penalties and social rehabilitation, which is social The leadership philosophy reflects the empowerment of individuals and giving them the opportunity to return to society and contribute to its rise, as it enhances societal stability and reduces the rates of return to legal violations.
The royal pardon comes at the head of a series of humanitarian initiatives that the Kingdom used to, as the past years have witnessed similar decisions in varying numbers ranging between 500 and 900 inmates from their released, according to accurate legal and humanitarian standards, and the expansion of the application of alternative penalties played a role in reducing the numbers of pardon, as the penalty for imprisonment is replaced by reform programs that enhance social integration opportunities, where studies indicate to Rehabilitation opportunities are significantly increasing when the governed opportunity to participate in repair programs.
In the context of the national humanitarian approach, the “Actor of Good” program, which was launched in the year 2020 as one of the parallel initiatives that reflect the values of solidarity and social solidarity, contributes to helping those convicted of financial issues to pay their debts, which enables them to restore their normal lives and engage again in society, and the impact of these initiatives is not limited to individuals who benefit from them, but extend to their families, as the release of the insolvent contributes to Promote family and social stability, especially in religious occasions that carry deep human dimensions.
The royal pardon and national initiatives in the “Actor” program reflect Bahrain’s 2030 vision in promoting reform justice and perpetuating the principle of tolerance, as these initiatives are integrated with national efforts aimed at alleviating the burdens on Bahraini families and opening new horizons for individuals who are entitled to a second opportunity, and the economic impact of these initiatives cannot be overlooked, as the amnesty contributes to alleviating the burdens on the reform institutions, while restoring the program. “A good actor” has the ability to participate in the labor market and national production. As for the family aspect, the reunification of families on a great religious occasion such as Eid al -Fitr creates an atmosphere of joy and stability, which is crucial in strengthening the Bahraini social fabric.
On this blessed occasion, we raise the highest verses of congratulations to the rational leadership and the people of Bahrain, asking God to return it to everyone with security and peace, as we value the wise royal initiative that reflects the dimension of the leadership in the consolidation of the concept of reform, and we renew that such steps are not just instant decisions, but rather a sustainable methodology that aims to build a more coherent and prosperous society, and in return we thank all the supporters of the initiative “A good actor”, which comes in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior with the aim of promoting national values, which contributed positively to the restoration and approach of the strength of many insolvent and defaulted individuals who have been sentenced to judicial rulings.
The Kingdom of Bahrain proves, year after year, that it is not only a state of institutions and law, but a humanitarian state that believes that reform is the essence of justice, and that the amnesty at the ability is a force that opens new horizons for those who deserve the second opportunity.
* Media and academic researcher
