What happened: Bahrain will argue at the UK Supreme Court that it has sovereign immunity against allegations of installing surveillance software on two dissidents' computers in London. The country previously lost this claim in lower courts.
Why it matters:
- The case affects the legal accountability of foreign states for actions on UK soil.
- It impacts dissidents and human rights advocates concerned about state surveillance.
MNN Take: Bahrain’s appeal highlights the ongoing legal debate over sovereign immunity and the extent to which states can be held responsible for alleged spying activities abroad.
Sources: Guardian UK