Hawzah News Agency- Al-Wasat newspaper added that Sheikh Salman, who attended the hearing wearing the prison uniform, was surrounding by five security men, in presence of representatives from both US and UK Embassies.

Al-Wasat clarified that the session had an hour delay. After it started, it continued or around half an hour, and once it was over, the security forces accompanied Sheikh Ali Salman outside the court amid strict security measures.

It went on to say, "The Justice and Islamic Affairs and Endowment Ministry were surrounded since the early morning with yellow ribbons, which banned vehicles from stopping alongside the judicial building. Meanwhile, the security presence was increased, as a number of officers, security officials and men were stationed near the court hall, and no one was allowed entry before checking information and inspection."

The Appeals Court, presided over by Judge Ibrahim al-Zayed, decided at the end of the session to adjourn the case, and set December 4, 2016 as the day to issue the verdict.