The Constitution of Bahrain
Date:
14 February 2002 Attachment | Size |
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Bahrain Constitution.pdf | 161.53 KB |
number of pages:
26
Languages available:
English ![Cover image](http://wrrc.wluml.org/sites/wluml.org/files/imagecache/bigger_thumbnail/gfx/1.jpg)
The Islamic Sharia, in so far as it is interpreted and exploited as the principal source of legislation in Bahrain, has a negative impact on women's rights and dignity in the private sphere. With regards to the public sphere, women are entitled to participate in public affairs and enjoy political rights including the rights to vote and to stand for elections.
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