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Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 18 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2022. It was answered by Amanda Milling (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 May 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Bahrain: Political Prisoners

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her counterpart in Bahrain on securing the immediate release of (a) Hasan Mushaima and (b) Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace.

Answer

We continue to monitor and regularly raise the cases of Hasan Mushaima, Dr Abduljalil al-Singace and others with the Bahraini Government as well as with the independent oversight bodies.

The British Ambassador and other international representatives visited Jau prison on 3 May 2021. Officials and ministers regularly discuss human rights issues and individual cases with senior members of the Government of Bahrain, as well as with the independent human rights oversight bodies. The visit by Minister of State for South and Central Asia, UN and the Commonwealth, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad to Bahrain from 13-14 February was such an opportunity. We continue to encourage those with concerns to raise them directly with the relevant oversight bodies.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4634
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Political prisoners Bahrain al-Singace, Abduljalil Mushaima, Hassan
Link
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