Ghada Hameed Habib, the Ombudswoman and Chairperson of the Prisoners and Detainees Rights Commission (PDRC), received Paola Amadi, Italian Ambassador to Bahrain.
Ghada Habib affirmed the keenness of the Office of the Ombudsman to extend bridges of communication with the relevant entities, including the diplomatic missions accredited in the kingdom.
The two sides reviewed cooperation and ways to exchange expertise with similar Italian agencies, as part of the Office of the Ombudsman’s international cooperation and development programmes.
She reviewed the recent efforts and activities of the Office of the Ombudsman, particularly those related to following up on the situation of inmates, and verifying the services and care they receive.
She also highlighted efforts to support the Ministry of Interior’s plans and initiatives pertaining to the development of services provided by correctional, rehabilitation, and pretrial detention centres, in cooperation with the national independent institutions, such as the Office of the Ombudsman and PDRC.
Source: Bahrain News Agency