08.20.2007

Mitchell Pearlman addresses workshop participants

ABA Consultant and Trainer Mitchell Pearlman, an international expert in the field of Freedom of Information (FOI) law and administration, was posted in Bahrain from May 19 to 30, 2007, at the request of Bahrain Minister of Justice Sheikh Khalifa.

Pearlman led FOI workshops for Bahraini judges and prosecutors and met with senior officials of the Bahraini Ministry of Justice (BMoJ) and Islamic Affairs. Discussions focused on the theoretical and practical issues regarding Bahrain's possible adoption of access to government information legislation.

Pearlman also delivered additional seminars on the subjects of Freedom of Expression (FOE) and Freedom of Association (FOA). In preparation for and in response to requests arising during his programs in Bahrain, he produced a number of documents, analytical reports, and training materials.