Judicial and Legal Studies Institute Launches Specialized Legal Awareness Training for the Deaf

TDT | Manama

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As part of its commitment to promoting inclusive justice and enhancing legal awareness, Bahrain’s Judicial and Legal Studies Institute has launched a specialized training programme for the deaf community. The initiative is being carried out in collaboration with the Bahrain Deaf Society and aligns with government priorities and the goals of sustainable development.

The programme aims to equip deaf participants with essential legal knowledge related to their rights in areas such as education, employment, healthcare, social services, and judicial procedures. It is designed in accordance with national laws and international conventions on the rights of persons with disabilities.

Developed based on an analytical study of the deaf community’s needs — gathered through a comprehensive survey — the training content is tailored to address real-world challenges they face when interacting with administrative, legal, and judicial entities.

Spanning four days and totaling 16 training hours, the course includes four specialized sessions. Topics cover:

• The general legal framework for the rights of people with disabilities

• Laws and regulations specific to the deaf community

• Effective communication with legal entities

• Practical aspects of Bahrain’s Family Law

The training adopts an interactive methodology, featuring sign language-interpreted lectures, visual presentations, case studies, and modern technology tools to facilitate the practical application of legal concepts.

This initial phase of the programme is dedicated to members of the Bahrain Deaf Society and is part of the Institute’s broader efforts to promote legal fairness and empower people with disabilities to fully exercise their rights within a supportive legal environment.