Private security companies operating without a licence in Bahrain could face fines of up to BD5,000, while security managers may be jailed for up to six months for breaching regulatory requirements, under proposed legislation referred to Parliament by Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.
The government-drafted law seeks to strengthen oversight of private security firms, introduce stricter licensing requirements and improve accountability across the sector.
Under Article 16, anyone providing security services without an Interior Ministry licence could face imprisonment and a fine ranging from BD500 to BD5,000, or either penalty.
The same penalties would apply to violations of Article Eight, which prohibits private detective work, the use of unauthorised vehicles and working with an expired licence.
Where an offence is committed in the name of a company, on its behalf or using its resources, the security manager would face the penalty prescribed for the offence. Article 17 provides for imprisonment of up to six months and fines ranging from BD100 to BD1,000, or either punishment, for security managers who violate or permit violations of uniforms and medical eligibility.
If no security manager has been appointed, the person responsible for the company’s actual management would be held accountable.
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