RIYADH: The Human Rights Commission (HRC) has intervened to ensure a man convicted of abusing his wife actually serves his prison sentence.

Fatima (not her real name), asked HRC President Bandar Al-Iban to find out why her husband was not in jail after a guilty verdict had been returned. She gave him medical reports proving that she had been physically and emotionally abused, as well as proof of the man’s sentence.

The HRC followed up and investigated all parties involved in the case and the husband is now doing time. Al-Iban said the HRC is dedicated to resolving every case it is given and is working with relevant organizations to eliminate domestic violence.

Meanwhile, the head of the Middle East and North Africa division at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner of Human Rights, Dr. Adam Abdul Mawla, met Al-Iban to discuss issues of common interest and ways to strengthen relations between the two organizations.

Al-Iban had also met the new Canadian Ambassador Osama Sonosi to congratulate him on his new appointment and wish him luck in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.