Cairo:MP Dr. Hesham Ahmed Al Asheeri, a member of the Arab Parliament, highlighted Bahrain's pioneering experience in remote litigation as a successful model for advancing digital justice. This approach has been instrumental in improving access to courts and expediting legal proceedings while safeguarding litigants' rights.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Al Asheeri addressed the Arab Parliament's Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee meeting, emphasizing Bahrain's system that allows litigants to attend hearings remotely. This flexibility reduces the time and effort required to access court services.
He underscored the importance of modernizing Arab legislation to align with digital transformations, strengthen fair trial guarantees, and enhance confidence in judicial institutions. Additionally, Al Asheeri advocated for increased exchange of legislative expertise among Arab nations to support judicial development and legal cooperation.
Al Asheeri also pointed out that remote proceedings in Bahrain are fully supervised by competent judges, ensuring compliance with legal procedures and safeguarding the rights of all parties involved.