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The Public Prosecution has warned of firm action against anyone threatening national security, saying that freedom of expression is a constitutional right that ends when public security is threatened.
Cyber Crimes Prosecution chief Zahra Murad emphasised that freedom of opinion and expression is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Constitution of Bahrain, specifically under Article (23). However, she stressed that this right cannot be exercised in all instances.
“Both the Constitution and national legislation have established clear constraints, ensuring this right can be exercised but only in case it does not conflict with the Islamic faith, undermine the national unity, or compromise national security and public order,” she said during an interview on Bahrain TV.
She highlighted the primary restrictions that define the line between freedom of expression and cybercrime.
“Individuals must verify the accuracy and source of information before publishing to avoid spreading rumors. Freedom of expression ends when it threatens public security or social peace,” she explained, emphasising the importance of avoiding content that carries hate speech or incitement in any form.
She stated that the Public Prosecution handles public opinion cases with complete independence, asserting that members of the Public Prosecution are “not governed by the noise of social media platforms” but solely by the rule of law. She added that the judiciary in Bahrain views “the facts” with clarity and objectivity.
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