Bahrain’s Attorney General has announced a system to hold criminal trials and investigations remotely has been implemented. It has been implemented in line with Bahrain Law No. 7/2020 amending the Criminal Procedures Law. The system has been implemented by the Public Prosecution Office, the Supreme Judicial Council, the Interior Ministry and the Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf Ministry. The aim is to facilitate investigation and trials for all parties in criminal cases by using advanced technical mediums without violating the requirements of fair trials and the right to defence. Full story