The National Action Charter of Bahrain was put forward by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifah on February 14, 2001. A statement has been issued to mark the 15th Anniversary of Bahrain’s National Action Charter, which ushered in the wide-ranging reform programme King Hamad and was overwhelmingly
Bahrain remains fully committed to delivering sustainable progress, through stable and meaningful democratic development – a journey that began 15 years ago with the signing of the National Action Charter (NAC) and which continues today.
The guiding principles laid down in the NAC remain fundamental to Bahrain’s continuing development and reform.
Bahrain has entered a new chapter of these reforms. The Government has accelerated
This continuing reform – which includes
Newly established institutions including the independent Ombudsman – the first of its kind in the region – the National Institute for Human Rights, and the Prisoners’ and Detainees’ Rights Commission have enhanced independent oversight immeasurably, winning international awards in the process.
The pace of progress cannot be slowed and will not be held back by groupings seeking to reject all attempts at political advance in favour of narrow, short-term interests. Recentparliamentary elections saw a clear majority of Bahrainis vote in favour of progress, electing a moderate majority of independent MPs, with a clear mandate to drive positive development by making use of parliament’s significantly increased legislative powers and oversight.
Bahrain’s priority remains the delivery of further reform through stable and meaningful democratic development and the
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