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Written question asked by Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 15 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2020 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 20 July 2020 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Bahrain: Capital Punishment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Bahrain Government on the death sentences of Mohammed Ramadhan and Husian Moos; and if the Government will cease to provide financial support to Bahrain in response to that country's breaches of human rights.

Answer

We are deeply concerned that the death penalty verdicts imposed on Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa by Bahrain's Court of Cassation have been upheld. Lord Ahmad, who is the Minister of State responsible for human rights, reinforced this position in his tweet of 14 July. We have raised both cases at senior levels with the Government of Bahrain. The Bahraini Government is fully aware that the UK opposes the death penalty, in all circumstances, as a matter of principle.

Our assistance is designed to support Bahrain-led reform in areas including human rights. It is provided in line with international standards and fully complies with our human rights obligations and the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance process.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74647
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Capital punishment Bahrain Ramadhan, Mohammed Moosa, Husain
Link
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