TDT | Manama
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The Ministry of Interior, led by Minister Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, is applying international best practices in implementing alternative sentencing and prison opening programs.
This was emphasized by Sheikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Director of the Ministry of Interior’s Department of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentences, when he met with a delegation of staff from the US Senate and House of Representatives.
Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah briefed the delegation on alternative sentencing and prison opening programs. This is one of the outcomes of the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by the government led by Crown Prince Salman. Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The delegation was briefed on the objectives of the program and toured the open prison complex and its facilities, including the educational unit, accommodation, service and livelihood requirements, gymnasium and mind sports space, and online communication section.