Justice Minister Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa described the Civil Settlement Initiative as a major step in carrying out the royal directives to fast-track implementation of BICI recommendations.
He said setting up BICI, alongside other measures including approval of the direct compensation initiative aimed at promoting the principles of justice.
He added the administrative procedures taken through the Civil Settlement Initiative reflect wish to expedite the compensation process while maintaining the legal right which is guaranteed by the constitution.
Shaikh Khalid pointed out that the compensation programme is of humanitarian values and seeks to preserve human dignity.