Report of the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry

Chapter IV — Narrative of Events of February and March 2011
i. Electoral districts should not be designed in a manner
that disadvantages one particular group.
ii. The interests of all parties should be taken into
consideration so that the new constitutional order
satisfies the aspirations of the people of Bahrain to
have an elected government and a fully empowered
parliament. The elected house of parliament should
enjoy exclusive legislative and oversight powers, and
should not share those powers with either the executive
or an unelected chamber of parliament.
iii. The family should not be allowed, as is currently the
case, to monopolise the affairs of the State, nor should
the Shia or the Sunnis. The new constitutional order
should be based on a consensus, requiring a majority of
votes for approval.
iv. This is not a solution for today or tomorrow, but a
long-term solution that can achieve true stability so that
the country does not relapse into a crisis.
v. Any solution must be based on the principles of justice,
equity, equality and responsible government, within an
environment of a free media and the freedom of
association.
vi. Al Wefaq will reject any solution that does not satisfy
the aspirations of the Sunnis. Similarly, Al Wefaq will
reject any solution that does not satisfy the aspirations
of the Shia. What is needed is a Bahrain in which all
people can live in harmony and tolerance, and the
human dignity of all Bahrainis is respected.
357. Opposition sources have indicated that another document was also
issued outlining the opposition’s proposals for a solution to the unfolding
situation in Bahrain. This document, which was entitled “The Roadmap for
the Constitutional Exist from the Political Crisis”, included the following
points:
a. The roadmap is a constitutional exit from the political crisis
within the framework of a national dialogue, without
engaging in other political affairs, which represents a suitable
ground for dialogue.
b. The King is to issue a constitutional proclamation by a Royal
Order. This proclamation should stipulate the following:
i. The cancellation of the 2002 Constitution.
ii. The cancellation of the electoral districts law.
iii. The formation of a transitional government composed
of representatives from across the political spectrum
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