This books relates the proceedings of the 29th session of the committee on the rights of the child, Geneva, 14 January - 1 February 2002, and entitled: Report on the implementation of the convention on the rights of the child in Bahrain

I. Preliminary Observations
1.1 Human Rights In Bahrain Prior To 1999
1.2 Evolution Of The Political Situation Since 1999
II. General Observations On The Situation Of Children In Bahrain
2.1 Non-Discrimination
2.1.1 Discrimination Against The Girl Child
2.1.2 Discrimination Against Children Of Shia And Bidoon Communities
2.1.3 Discrimination Against Foreign Children
2.2 Female Genital Mutilation
2.3 Sexual Exploitation
III. Definition Of The Child
IV. Protection Against Torture And Other Cruel, Inhuman Or Degrading Treatment Or Punishment
4.1 Prohibition Of Torture
4.2 Methods And Practice Of Torture
4.3 Sanctions Of Torture
V. Children In Conflict With The Law
5.1 Age Of Penal Responsibility
5.2. Deprivation Of Liberty
5.2.1 Police Custody
5.2.2 Pre And Pending Trial Detention
5.2.3 Detention With Adults
5.2.4 Arbitrary Arrests And Administrative Detentions
5.2.5 Alternatives To Detention
5.3 Procedure
5.3.1 Children's Courts
5.3.2 Sanctions
5.3.3 Right Of Petition And Access To Legal Assistance
5.3.4 Medical Examination
VI. Conclusions And Recommendations

A report on the Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Children in Bahrain. The book talks in detail about the rights, discrimination faced, cases and the laws related to children in Bahrain.

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