Parliament Decides Today

The extraordinary sitting will open with debate and a vote on the membership of MPs Abdulnabi Salman, Mamdouh Al Saleh and Mahdi Al Shuwaikh, after the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee urged their removal.

The committee said the three MPs violated parliamentary duties during an April 28 session, when they opposed a decree-law amending the Judicial Authority Law. It argued their conduct undermined trust and conflicted with their constitutional oath.

According to the committee report, the MPs also criticised state measures taken against individuals accused of praising Iranian attacks on Bahrain, including citizenship revocations.

The referral to the committee was submitted by Speaker Ahmed Al Musallam on May 4 after procedural approval by the parliamentary bureau. A total of 37 MPs signed the removal request, out of 40 members.

The report also referenced remarks by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa following the April security incident involving Iran, in which he warned against disloyalty and stressed that parliamentary representation is a responsibility tied to national trust.

All three MPs attended the committee meeting on May 4 and submitted their defence before lawmakers voted unanimously within the committee to recommend their removal.

Under Bahrain’s constitution, MPs can lose their seats if they are deemed to have breached membership duties or lost trust and standing. Any final decision requires approval by a two-thirds majority of parliament — at least 27 votes in the 40-member chamber.