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<p>Our Embassy in Bahrain has closely monitored the trials of Mr Rajab. Officials
from the Embassy regularly attend Mr Rajab's court hearings, including the latest
appeal verdict hearing. We have raised this case at senior levels. I am aware that
there is now an opportunity for Mr Rajab's legal team to apply to the Court of Cassation
to hear an appeal on this latest sentence. Our officials will continue to monitor
the case closely.</p><p>I expressed my concerns on the sentence in my written statement
of 21 February. I also reiterated the UK's call for Bahrain to protect freedom of
expression for all its citizens, in line with their international obligations.</p>
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