
A legislative proposal aimed at preserving public decency, reinforcing societal values and promoting respectful behaviour in public spaces with fines starting from BD100 was presented yesterday.
The draft law, titled ‘Law on the Preservation of Public Decency’, obtained by the GDN, outlines a framework of regulations for conduct in public areas, aligning with Bahrain’s cultural identity and national values.
The proposal by MP Hanan Fardan seeks to fill a legal gap by defining behaviours deemed inappropriate in public spaces and prescribing penalties for violations.
The proposed law defines ‘public decency’ as ‘A set of behaviours and manners that reflect the values, principles and identity of society, in line with the foundational tenets outlined in the kingdom’s constitutional system’.
It will apply to all individuals present in public spaces, including markets, shopping centres, hotels, restaurants, cafés, cinemas, sports venues, medical and educational institutions, public transportation, beaches, parks and other areas accessible to the general public.
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