Written question asked by Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Bahrain: Religious Freedom
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the recent arrests of 41 Shia clerics in Bahrain and the impact of those arrests on freedom of religion or belief in the region.
- Answer
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As I said to the Noble Lord in my answer of 9 June to Question HL522, we are aware of the cases referenced in his questions, and we continue to encourage the thorough investigation of all cases where human rights concerns are raised.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL836
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Arrests Religious freedom Imams Bahrain
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- 2026-08-13 10:55:34 +0100
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