Crown Prince meets Head of the Court of Cassation

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister met Chancellor Abdulla bin Hassan Al Buainian, Head of the Court of Cassation and Deputy President of the Supreme Judicial Council, at Gudaiybia Palace, yesterday.

The meeting between His Royal Highness and Chancellor Abdulla bin Hassan Al Buainian took place following a number of new appointments to the Court of Cassation and the Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission (LLOC).

The appointees, who also attended the meeting, included Chancellor Ma’asuma Abdulrasul Isa, Puisne Judge at the Court of Cassation, Chancellor Nawaf Abdulla Hamza, President of the LLOC and Chancellor Mohammed Ahmed Mujbel, Deputy President of the LLOC. During the meeting, HRH the Crown Prince highlighted that the Kingdom of Bahrain continues to develop its legal and judicial system under His Majesty King Hamad’s leadership, which is enshrined by the National Action Charter and safeguards the rule of law and justice for all.

His Royal Highness noted that the Kingdom has prioritised the institutional development of the judicial system by launching a number of initiatives aimed at improving standards and judicial procedures.

His Royal Highness further noted that security, justice and the economy are important pillars of advanced societies and are integral foundations that support Bahrain’s international standing and reputation across different fields.

His Royal Highness congratulated the new officials on their appointments, wishing them success in their future endeavours.

The Crown Prince also praised the efforts of the Supreme Judicial Council to implement the Judiciary Strategy 2020, which has contributed to raising the efficiency and performance of the Bahraini judiciary, as well as the Supreme Judicial Council’s, and the LLOC’s, role in modernising and strengthening the institutional structure of the judicial system.