Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 20 April 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 May 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 5 May 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Bahrain: Prisoners

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Bahrain concerning the human rights implications of the new requirements for (1) Sheikh Abdul Jalil Al-Miqdad, and (2) Abdulwahab Husain, who are currently imprisoned in Bahrain, to wear handcuffs when attending medical appointments despite their physical infirmity; and whether they have made representations to the government to secure their release.

Answer: The FCDO follows matters that relate to human rights within Bahrain closely, including some individual cases. UK Ministers and senior officials regularly raise sensitive issues. The Minister of State for the Middle East, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, discussed a range of human rights issues during his visit to Bahrain on 12 February. We encourage those with issues to raise them directly with the appropriate Bahraini independent oversight body.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL7355
Session: 2022-23
Subjects: Prisoners Prisoners' rights Bahrain Hussain, Abdulwahab al-Miqdad, Abdul Jalil
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk