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The UK regularly discusses issues of reform with the government of Bahrain. In January,
My Rt Hon and noble Friend, the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs,
Baroness Anelay met the Bahraini justice minister and discussed the importance of
holding police officers accused of mistreatment to account. Our Ambassador to Bahrain
has raised our concerns over allegations of torture and mistreatment with Bahraini
ministers. In addition to voicing these concerns, the UK is providing practical assistance
to the Government of Bahrain to prevent the use of torture and to address allegations
of its use. In particular, the UK is providing support to the Ministry of Interior’s
Ombudsman and the Special Investigations Unit, both of whom have responsibility for
investigating allegations against security personnel. When allegations are made, we
continue to encourage the Government of Bahrain to investigate promptly, thoroughly
and impartially and hold any person found guilty of such charges accountable.
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