Family Law in Bahrain
Publication Author:
Bahrain Center for Human Rights
Date:
February 10th 2014 | Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| INT_CEDAW_NGO_BHR_16373_E.pdf | 1.38 MB |
number of pages:
16 This report from Bahrain Center for Human Rights covers the state of family law and its implications for women in Bahrain.
The report includes insight into the following areas:
- Overview of Family Law in Bahrain
- Divorce Rights, Guardianship and Custody Rights
- Child Visitation Rights
- Inheritance Rights
- Protection from Gender-based VIolence
- Rape and Domestic Violence
- Sexual Harassment
- Nationality Rights
- Human Trafficking
- Honour Crimes
- Judicial System
To view the full report, please download the pdf.
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