Manama, Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Director General of the General Directorate of Verdict Enforcement and Alternative Sentencing, received a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Shaikh Khalid bin Rashid highlighted that the Alternative Sanctions and Open Prisons Programme is one of the royal initiatives launched by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The Director General also noted the significant achievements of the programme in the human rights field, under the leadership of General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, the Minister of Interior. He further pointed out that the Open Prisons Programme received international accreditation from the American Correctional Association, marking it as the first entity outside the United States to earn this recognition. On their part, the ICRC delegation commended the Alternative Sanctions and Open Prisons P rogramme, describing it as an outstanding national initiative. They also wished the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity. Source: Bahrain News Agency
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