Public Prosecution / Statement

Manama, July 13 (BNA): Bahrain Advocate General Wael Bu-Allay today announced that the Public Prosecution had investigated a complaint put forward by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation about a previously convicted individual on grounds of an attempt to overthrow the government who last week incited hatred and called for violence to gain political change. The complaint stated that this came shortly after his recent release by Royal Pardon, in which the defendant pledged to comply fully with the law. However, by inciting hatred and calling for violence to advance political changes, the defendant has revealed that he is still committed to his hateful and criminal activities for which he was previously convicted. Furthermore, the defendant promoted violent disorder which is seen as a direct attempt to undermine stability in the Kingdom and overthrow the regime. In view of this, the Public Prosecution had investigated recordings that were submitted by the General Directorate of Criminal Investigation and ordered his summoning for questioning. The defendant was questioned in the presence of his lawyers. The Advocate General confirmed that the defendant will be further remanded in custody pending investigations. He also confirmed that he had been afforded full legal rights, and provided with the opportunity to meet with his legal team throughout the questioning.