Justice, Islamic Affairs and Endowments Minister Nawaf Al Maawda led a delegation from the ministry on a visit to France to discuss co-operation and exchange expertise in legal and judicial fields.
During the visit, the minister met European and International Affairs head at the French National Commission on Informatics and Liberty (CNIL) Elisabeth Barsacq. The meeting discussed legislative frameworks and best practices in personal data protection and safeguarding individual rights, as well as relevant international co-operation mechanisms.
The European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its practical applications were also reviewed, along with means to exchange expertise and develop effective privacy policies.
Both sides commended the strong and long-standing ties between Bahrain and France, noting the continued growth and development of relations across various fields.
The minister also met French Justice Ministry’s Civil and Seal Affairs Department director Valérie Delnaud. The meeting discussed the development of civil judgment laws in France and reviewed the evolution of civil legislation and mechanisms for enforcement.
The delegation also visited the Paris Commercial Court, where a meeting was held with Court President Patrick Sayer and Court Vice President Bertrand Kleinmann. The visit aimed to review the operational mechanisms of the French commercial courts and their specialised judicial system. Discussions covered the court’s structure and administrative framework, the role of commercial judiciary in supporting the economy, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, procedures for handling complex commercial cases, and the functions of the court’s international chamber.
The visit also included the French National School for the Judiciary (ENM), where the delegation met ENM head Haffide Boulakras in Paris. The meeting focused on France’s approach to judicial training and the systems in place for education and continuous professional development.
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