Manama: The Shura Council is set to convene for its fifth meeting of the fourth session of the sixth legislative term tomorrow to deliberate on significant matters, including a response to the Royal Address and a draft law concerning anti-corruption cooperation.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the council will focus on the report from the committee tasked with crafting a reply to the Royal Address delivered by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at the opening of the current legislative session. The committee's proposed response will be reviewed under the leadership of Jamal Mohamed Fakhro, First Deputy Chairman of the Shura Council, with input from various members.
The agenda includes a discussion of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee's report on a draft law endorsing the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Convention for Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Cooperation. The convention aims to enhance collaboration between law enforcement agencies by facilitating the exchange of information and investigations, preventing and prosecuting corruption-related offenses, and recovering illicit assets.
The committee has recommended the approval of the convention, emphasizing that it strengthens Bahrain's commitment to combating corruption, supports national legislative development, and aligns with the goals of Bahrain's Vision 2030. Additionally, the convention is noted for promoting technical cooperation, training, and the exchange of expertise among OIC Member States, thereby boosting the institutional and professional capacity in anti-corruption efforts.
The Shura Council will also consider the Public Utilities and Environment Committee's report on a draft law amending provisions of the Property Rent Law. The committee determined that the current legislation adequately regulates the relationship between landlords and tenants, ensuring balanced rights and obligations, and found the proposed amendment unnecessary due to the comprehensive provisions already in place.