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Written question asked by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 October 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 October 2012. It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 October 2012 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Bahrain

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assessment he has made of human rights in Bahrain; and if he will make a statement.

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Answer

The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my right hon. Friend the member for Richmond (Yorks) (Mr Hague), and I discussed human rights with the Crown Prince of Bahrain on 12 October. We support the reforms already under way and are offering our assistance but we are clear that more rapid progress needs to be made.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
125226; 552 c172W
Session
2012-13
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Human rights Bahrain
Link
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