Al-Amn Magazine

SECURITY United Arab Emirates, noted that the conference sessions addressed the national project titled «Alternative Green Measures.» The conference also addressed the development planning process, its future impacts and incentives, which are being analyzed, followed by the process of developing a general plan for implementing this project and a future outlook for its sustainability. He pointed out that the UAE’s strategy relies on a preemptive criminal approach, a preventative method aimed at preventing crime before it occurs, drawing on regional experiences such as that of Bahrain. He emphasized the importance of using modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and smart surveillance tools to maintain security, while respecting individual rights and freedoms. He emphasized that the alternative penalties and open prisons project implemented by Bahrain is distinguished by its tools and standards, as it utilizes new and innovative tools to combat crime, promote rehabilitation, and regulate individual behavior. Pioneering Bahraini experience Brigadier General Falah Al Majali, Director of the Department of Correctional and Rehabilitation Centers in Jordan, praised Bahrain’s pioneering experience in alternative punishments and open prisons. He emphasized the importance of the conference, which provides an opportunity to share experiences and expertise. He highlighted Jordan’s experience in alternative punishments, which aims to transition from custodial sentences to those with significant impact on the convicted person and their families, in addition to the high cost of their detention in detention centers. He emphasized the importance of implementing alternative punishments in addressing the problem of overcrowding in correctional and rehabilitation centers and achieving a balance between the goals of humane punishment, deterrence, and the interests of society. He explained that Jordanian legislation includes specific provisions for the implementation of punishments with the aim of achieving restorative justice. A message of hope David Hasenreiter, Director of Standards and Accreditation at the American Correctional Association, said that the programme gives beneficiaries a second chance to join and contribute to society. «This is a message of hope and generates tremendous goodwill,» he explained, saying that the open prisons programme in Bahrain is the only one outside the United States accredited by the association. He added that Bahrain’s success is due to advanced laws and the serious attention paid by many officials, from the top to the bottom, to the programme. This is the sole reason for its continued development and prosperity, as it requires positivity and support at all levels. Center of excellence Engineer Ali Ahmed Al-Dirazi, Chairman of the National Institution for Human Rights, praised the Minister of Interior’s announcement of the Ministry’s intention to establish a Centre of Excellence for Alternative Penalties and Open Prisons, a specialized centre for the rehabilitation and training of personnel working to implement alternative penalties. He noted its role in developing the capabilities of those working in the alternative penalties programme, while simultaneously benefiting the project’s beneficiaries and enhancing their social integration. He also highlighted its role in paving the way for other countries to benefit from Bahrain’s experience. He pointed out that Bahrain has acquired distinguished expertise in this regard through its ongoing work to develop an alternative sentencing system. He expressed his sincere thanks to His Excellency the Minister of Interior for his commitment to implementing the alternative sentencing program in line with human rights principles and reformist trends in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Commitment to excellence Professor Sunita Toor, Head of the Department of Human Rights and Social Justice at the University of Sheffield, highlighted the five-year collaboration between her institute and the General Directorate for Implementation. Judgments in Bahrain, commending Bahrain’s commitment to excellence that goes Brigadier General Falah Al Majali David Hasenreiter Ali Ahmed Al-Dirazi