Regime-change instigator to stand trial on August 24

Manama, Aug.11 (BNA): Bahrain Advocate General Wael Bu Allay today announced that the Public Prosecution referred an individual to Court on counts of promoting political change through forceful means and threats and inciting hatred against the political regime. The first session of trial has been set for the 24th of August 2015 at the Higher Criminal Court. The Public Prosecution had previously stated that it 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 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. The Advocate General confirmed that the defendant will be further remanded in custody. 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. .