Bahrain Parliament has approved a constitutional change allowing military courts to try civilians.The island's Consultative Council, the upper house of the Bahraini Parliament appointed by King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, approved the change yesterday after Council of Representatives, the Parliament's elected lower house, passed it with little opposition. <br/><br/>The bill revises a portion of Bahrain's constitution by removing limitations on who military courts can try. Justice Minister Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa said the amendment was necessary as military judges are best placed to deal with irregular warfare. <br/>Bahrain is a predominantly Shiite island ruled by a Sunni monarchy. Government forces, with help from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, crushed the 2011 uprising by Shiites and others who sought more political power.