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Written question asked by Lord Austin of Dudley (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 December 2014. It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 December 2014 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Bahrain

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with the government of Bahrain on the release of Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace.

Answer

Our Embassy in Bahrain raised the case of Dr Abduljalil Al Singace, along with a number of other cases, with the Ombudsman for the Ministry of Interior in May. Our Ambassador to Bahrain has also raised our broader concerns around detainee rights and prison conditions with HM the King, HRH the Crown Prince and the Minister of Interior.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
218098
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Prisoners Bahrain
Link
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