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<p>The British Embassy in Bahrain and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office have been
monitoring the case of Ali Mohamed Hakeem al-Arab and will continue to do so. We encourage
those with concerns about treatment in detention to report these to the appropriate
oversight body and we encourage the oversight body to conduct swift and thorough investigations.</p><p>The
United Kingdom is firmly opposed to the use of the death penalty. It is the Government's
longstanding position to oppose capital sentences in all circumstances and countries.
We continue to make this clear to the Government of Bahrain.</p>
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