Bahrain Amends Passport Law and Restricts Special Passport Eligibility
A decree-law amended Article 9 of the Bahraini Passport Law, removing automatic eligibility for special passports for former MPs, officers, and certain employees.
Bahrain has issued a decree-law amending Article 9 of Law No. 11 of 1975 on Passports, restricting eligibility for special passports.
The amendment cancels automatic eligibility for special passports for former MPs, officers holding the rank of brigadier general, and certain employees of municipalities and judicial authorities.
The decree-law was issued pursuant to Article 38 of the Constitution during the parliamentary recess.
The decree was referred to the Shura Council to complete its legislative review, as reported by Lexis Middle East.
What do these terms mean?
Decree-Law: Legislation issued by the head of state in specific cases, which is then presented to the legislature for review.
Special Passport: A passport issued to certain categories of officials or MPs, offering facilitated travel procedures.
Article 38 of the Constitution: A Bahraini constitutional provision regulating the issuance of laws under specific circumstances outside the parliamentary session.
Shura Council: The legislative chamber in Bahrain that reviews draft laws and decrees.
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