Bahrain
Bahrain: Expat jailed for three years for assaulting child
An expat woman convicted of assaulting a special needs child has been sentenced to three years behind bars.
The verdict follows a public outcry following a video of the nursery employee slapping the child across the face, which was taken by another employee, went viral on social media
A fine of BHD100 was imposed on both employees who were working without a permit and final deportation from the country in the execution of the punishment.
The Public Prosecution launched an investigation and reviewed the video footage of the assault incident and ordered the employees’ arrest for questioning.
