Civil court hearings move online from Sunday

TDT | Manama

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Civil court hearings will move online from Sunday under a measure announced by the Ministry of Justice, Islamic Affairs and Waqf in coordination with the Supreme Judicial Council.

The ministry said hearings will be conducted through the remote litigation service available on its website, moj.gov.bh, placing civil cases under a unified digital system.

Users will access the platform through the upgraded eKey 2.0 system, which uses facial recognition and allows secure login without the need for passwords.

According to the ministry, each session will remain under the full supervision of the presiding judge. The platform also enables documents to be presented and exchanged electronically during hearings, while both parties can submit their arguments directly through the system.

The ministry added that the digital process preserves all legal safeguards related to access to justice and the right to a fair trial, in accordance with existing laws and procedures.