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UK court rejects Bahrain immunity claim in spyware case

Therecord.Media • July 27, 2026

The alleged hacking by officials in Bahrain “allowed access to and exfiltration of information on the computers, interception of communications conducted using the computers and use of the computers’ microphones and cameras to surveil the respondents,” according to the court opinion.

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UK Supreme Court Denies Bahrain State Immunity in Spyware Case The UK Supreme Court ruled that Bahrain cannot claim state immunity against a lawsuit by two dissidents, Saeed Shehabi and Moosa Mohammed, who allege their computers were hacked with FinSpy spyware in 2011. The court's decision, made by a 3-2 majority, allows the case to proceed, asserting that the alleged surveillance occurred in the UK, thus falling under the personal injury exception to state immunity. The plaintiffs claim to have suffered psychiatric harm after discovering the hacking in 2014. Bahrain has denied the allegations and sought immunity based on the argument that the surveillance was conducted from abroad. This ruling could set a precedent for future cases against foreign states in the UK. The case is expected to return to the High Court for further proceedings. 29 sources 63

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