Skip to main content

Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 12 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Bahrain: Torture

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UN Committee against Torture’s concluding observations on Bahrain issued on 28 November (CAT/C/BHR/CO/4); and what assessment they have made of the implications of those findings for any UK training or assistance provided to institutions in Bahrain.

Answer

The UK remains committed to supporting reforms in Bahrain. We have noted the observations issued on 28 November, and we continue to encourage all countries to engage constructively with UN mechanisms.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL13124
Session
2024-26
Related items
Bahrain: Prisoners' Release
Monday, 19 January 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Torture Bahrain
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk