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<p>The honorable member will recall that I expressed my concerns on the sentence given
to Mr Rajab 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 international
obligations.</p><p>The British Embassy in Bahrain has closely monitored the trials
of Mr Rajab. Officials from the Embassy regularly attend Mr Rajab's court hearings,
including the handing down of the latest appeal verdict. We have raised the case at
senior levels as part of the UK's ongoing open dialogue with Bahrain. I am aware that
there is now an opportunity for Mr Rajab's legal team to apply for an appeal through
the judicial system. My officials will continue to monitor the case closely.</p>
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