Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry

Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry
f. The Gathering of National Unity considers Al Wefaq
responsible for what was occurring in Bahrain, especially
since Al Wefaq has the ability to calm the people because the
majority of teachers and the Secretary General of the GFBTU
are among its members.
g. It is the view of the Gathering of National Unity that the
following matters should be the subject of debate during the
proposed national dialogue:
i. The concept of a “constitutional monarchy”;
ii. Revision of the 2002 Constitution;
iii. The bi-cameral legislature:
1. The powers of the Council of Representatives;
2. The powers of the Consultative Council;
3. The relationship between the Council of
Representatives and the Consultative Council;
4. Electoral districts;
5. Electoral systems and the representation of
Sunnis; and
6. The entity empowered to draft the internal
regulations of the Council of Representatives and
the Consultative Council;
iv. The executive branch of government:
1. Nominating the Prime Minister;
2. Nominating Cabinet Ministers;
3. Conditions required for nomination to the Office
of Prime Minister and Cabinet Minister;
4. The relationship between the King and the
legislature, and the approval of the government
program;
5. Holding the Prime Minister accountable; and
6. Holding Cabinet Ministers accountable;
v. The judicial branch of government:
1. The relationship between the judiciary and the Ministry
of Justice;
2. The composition of the Supreme Council of the
Judiciary and its Chairperson; and
3. Prerequisites for the appointment of judges;
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