Human Rights: It is shameful that Manama deprives prisoners of medical care

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights called on the authorities of Jaw Prison and all prisons in Bahrain to adhere to the provisions of international law and standards for

The Bahrain Center for Human Rights called on the authorities of Jaw Prison and all prisons in Bahrain to adhere to the provisions of international law and standards for human rights in their treatment with prisoners on the occasion of Universal Health Coverage Day.

The Center stated in a statement that Bahrain, as a state party to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, is legally obligated to respect, protect and fulfill “the right of every human being to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health” of detainees and prisoners.

The Nelson Mandela Rules stipulate in Rule 27 thereof that prisoners whose condition requires specialist treatment must be transferred to specialized institutions, or to hospitals outside the prison when such treatment is not available in prison.

The Center called on the Bahraini authorities to take the necessary measures to reduce the violations and stop the mistreatment of prisoners of conscience, especially those related to medical care.