Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 February 1996. It was answered by Lord Chesham (Conservative) on Monday, 5 February 1996.

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Chesham, Lord

Question

What information they have about the threatened imposition of martial law by the authorities in Bahrain and what precautions they will take to ensure that weapons supplied by the United Kingdom are not used for the purpose of oppression, or for the violation or suppression of human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

569 c8WA

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Arms trade Human rights Exports Military law Weapons Bahrain