Bahrain's constitutional reforms in 2002
GPTKB entity
Properties (51)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
constitutional reform
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gptkbp:aimsTo |
modernize the political system
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gptkbp:allows |
elections_for_the_Council_of_Representatives
the_formation_of_a_Shura_Council |
gptkbp:criticism |
not fully implementing democratic reforms
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gptkbp:date |
2002
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gptkbp:documentedIn |
various reports and studies
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gptkbp:enactedBy |
a national referendum
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gptkbp:established |
gptkb:King_Hamad_bin_Isa_Al_Khalifa
the principle of separation of powers |
gptkbp:followedBy |
further political developments
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gptkbp:has |
a step towards democratization
a response to the 1990s unrest a compromise between the monarchy and the opposition |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bahrain's constitutional reforms in 2002
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gptkbp:includes |
new electoral laws
the introduction of a new constitution |
gptkbp:influenced |
the Arab Spring movements
regional political changes global democratic trends international pressure for reform |
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
academic research
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gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
reducing sectarian tensions
stabilizing the political situation |
gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
a lack of transparency
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gptkbp:is_designed_to |
enhance national unity
|
gptkbp:is_featured_in |
media coverage
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gptkbp:is_part_of |
a broader reform agenda
the_Gulf_Cooperation_Council's_initiatives the_National_Action_Charter the_broader_Arab_reform_agenda the_political_landscape_of_the_Middle_East. |
gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
the_government_of_Bahrain
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gptkbp:is_studied_in |
political scientists
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gptkbp:is_supported_by |
some opposition groups
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gptkbp:is_used_in |
international forums
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gptkbp:landmark |
Bahrain's_political_history
|
gptkbp:led_to |
greater civil rights
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gptkbp:mandates |
judicial independence
freedom of assembly freedom of expression women's rights political parties |
gptkbp:meets |
mixed reactions from the public
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gptkbp:opposedBy |
other opposition groups
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gptkbp:resultedIn |
the establishment of a constitutional monarchy
the establishment of a bicameral legislature |
gptkbp:significance |
increased political participation
|
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
future_reforms_in_Bahrain
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gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
popular demands for reform
the demands of civil society |