Implementation of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry Report
Date:
Location:
2237 Rayburn House Office Building
Hearing Notice
In November 2011, the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry (BICI), established by the King of Bahrain and headed by Cherif Bassiouni, reported that Bahraini security forces systematically used excessive force, torture and forced confessions during a crackdown on demonstrations last year. The BICI also recommended an array of reforms designed to improve human rights protections, which the Bahraini government pledged to implement. This hearing will examine the extent to which the Bahraini government has implemented the BICI proposals.
If you have any questions, please contact the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission at 202-225-3599 or tlhrc@mail.house.gov.
Hosted by:
James P. McGovern
Member of Congress
Co-Chair, TLHRC
Member of Congress
Co-Chair, TLHRC
Frank R. Wolf
Member of Congress
Co-Chairman, TLHRC
Member of Congress
Co-Chairman, TLHRC
Witnesses
Opening Remarks
- Rep. James P. McGovern, Co-Chair
Written remarks
Witnesses
Panel I
- The Honorable Ron Wyden, U.S. Senator
Written testimony
Panel II
- The Honorable Michael H. Posner, Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor
Written testimony
Panel III
- The Honorable Matar Ebrahim Matar, former Member of Bahrain's Parliament
Written testimony - Mr. Leslie Campbell, Senior Associate and Regional Director, Middle East and North Africa Programs, National Democratic Institute
Written testimony - Mr. Tom Malinowski, Washington Director, Human Rights Watch
Written testimony - Mr. Richard Sollom, Deputy Director, Physicians for Human Rights
Written testimony
Meeting Documents