The speakers discussed the most important competencies and vital roles carried out by national redress mechanisms. They highlighted recent achievements such as the Alternative Penalties Law and open prisons. Additionally, they emphasized the importance of legislation aimed at promoting human rights.
The symposium was attended by the Ombudswoman, Ms. Ghada Hameed Habib, the Director-General of the General Administration for the Implementation of Alternative Sentences and Punishments at the Ministry of Interior, Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, the President of the National Institution for Human Rights, Engineer Ali Ahmed Al-Darazi, the Acting Attorney General and Head of the Special Investigation Unit, Mr. Mohammed Khaled Al-Hazza, and His Excellency Colonel Wael Al-Saleh from the Ministry of Interior.