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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-15more like thismore than 2020-06-15
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of Bahrain on the provision of appropriate medical care to (a) Dr Abduljalil Al Singace, (b) Hassan Mushaima, (c) Ali Al Hajee and (d) Naji Fateel; and if he will call for their release. more like this
tabling member constituency Rutherglen and Hamilton West more like this
tabling member printed
Margaret Ferrier more like this
uin 59499 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-23more like thismore than 2020-06-23
answer text <p>The Government of Bahrain has made clear in public statements that access to appropriate medical care for those in detention is guaranteed by the Constitution of Bahrain. These statements stated publicly that, under normal circumstances, any prisoner wishing to see a doctor is taken to the prison clinic, with referral to specialist facilities where required. However as part of COVID-19 precautions, all medical consultations now take place via video calls, ensuring the safety of both patients and medical staff. We welcome these assurances from the Government of Bahrain, urge continued transparency and would encourage those with any concerns about treatment in detention to raise them with the appropriate Bahraini human rights oversight body.</p><p>We continue to monitor the cases of Abduljalil al-Singace, Hassan Mushaima, Ali Al Hajee and Naji Fateel.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-23T15:47:31.95Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-23T15:47:31.95Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4386
label Biography information for Margaret Ferrier more like this
1187373
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-23more like thismore than 2020-03-23
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the announcement by the government of Bahrain on 12 March that it will release 1,486 detainees for “humanitarian reasons, in the backdrop of current circumstances” and the statement by Human Rights Watch on 23 March which notes that “Bahraini authorities have not released any prominent political leaders or human rights defenders”, what representations they have made to that government about the release of political prisoners in Bahrain including Nabeel Rajab, Hassan Mushaima and Abduljalil al-Singace, who suffer from compromised health conditions. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL2835 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-06more like thismore than 2020-04-06
answer text <p>We welcome news of a royal pardon for 901 Bahraini prisoners and the conversion to alternative sentencing of a further 585 individuals' sentences. We have previously raised the cases of Sayed Nizar Al Wadaei, Hassan Mushaima, Abduljalil al-Singace and Nabeel Rajab at a senior level with the Government of Bahrain, including health concerns. We continue to monitor these cases.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
grouped question UIN HL2833 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-06T13:41:09.673Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-06T13:41:09.673Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
1174487
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in assessing the welfare of political prisoners in Bahrain, they take into consideration the findings of independent experts, in particular (1) the 18 September 2019 report by UN Special Rapporteurs on the systematic denial of specialised medical treatment of 10 political prisoners; (2) the joint statement on 8 October 2019 by Human Rights Watch and the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy, Bahrain: Prisoners Denied Medical Care; and (3) concerns raised by family members of those prisoners. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL947 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-11more like thismore than 2020-02-11
answer text <p>The British Government takes note of a number of sources of information on Bahrain; including publications and statements from non-governmental organisations. We encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to report these to the appropriate oversight body.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-11T13:23:42.937Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-11T13:23:42.937Z
answering member
4210
label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
1172247
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the UN expert report to the Bahraini Government on the cases of Nabeel Rajab, Hajer Mansoor and Medina Ali, what assessment he has made as to whether the Bahraini Government discriminates against political prisoners when granting alternative sentences; and what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of study visits for Bahraini delegations to the UK on alternative sentencing as part of the technical assistance provided by the Government to its Bahraini counterparts. more like this
tabling member constituency Dundee West more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Law more like this
uin 6137 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answer text <p>​Bahrain has brought in new legislation related to alternative sentencing and has started to implement provisions under this new legal framework. British expertise has supported this process, and we welcome this positive move in reforming the judicial system. There are clear provisions in place regarding eligibility of detainees for alternative sentencing. We continue to follow the cases of Nabeel Rajab and Hajer Mansoor. Medina Ali received a Royal pardon in December 2019.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-27T12:02:52.827Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T12:02:52.827Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4403
label Biography information for Chris Law more like this
1172248
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the joint statement published on 8 October 2019 by Human Rights Watch and the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy, entitled Bahrain: Prisoners Denied Medical Care, what steps he has taken to help ensure that Hassan Mushaima and Dr Abdujalil al-Singace (a) have access to medical treatment in accordance with international human rights standards and (b) are released from prison. more like this
tabling member constituency Dundee West more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Law more like this
uin 6138 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answer text <p>We continue to monitor the cases of Hassan Mushaima and Abduljalil al-Singace. We have raised these cases at senior levels with the Bahraini Government. The Government of Bahrain has been clear in public statements that access to medical care, including dental, for those in detention is guaranteed by the Constitution of Bahrain.</p><p>We encourage those with concerns about treatment in detention to raise them with the appropriate Bahraini human rights oversight body. We continue to encourage the oversight bodies in Bahrain to carry out thorough and swift investigations into any such claims.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-27T12:04:57.35Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T12:04:57.35Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4403
label Biography information for Chris Law more like this
1171035
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-15more like thismore than 2020-01-15
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the re-imposition of the death sentence for Bahraini prisoners, Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa, if he will make representations to his Bahraini counterpart on overturning the death sentences of those prisoners on appeal. more like this
tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Jarvis more like this
uin 3750 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-20more like thismore than 2020-01-20
answer text <p>As I said on 8 January, we are deeply concerned about the death sentences given to Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa. The UK has raised the matter with senior members of the Government of Bahrain. The UK's position on the use of the death penalty is longstanding and clear; we oppose its use in all circumstances and countries. The Government of Bahrain is fully aware of our position.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-20T17:27:01.15Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-20T17:27:01.15Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4243
label Biography information for Dan Jarvis more like this
1170250
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in Bahrain on preventing the death penalty for two pro-democracy activists. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2539 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-21more like thismore than 2020-01-21
answer text <p>As I said on 8 January, we are deeply concerned about the death sentences given to Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa. The UK has raised the matter with senior members of the Government of Bahrain. The UK's position on the use of the death penalty is longstanding and clear; we oppose its use in all circumstances and countries. The Government of Bahrain is fully aware of our position.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-21T10:31:38.053Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-21T10:31:38.053Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1170280
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, whether he plans to undertake a review of the Government's support for (a) Bahrain’s Special Investigations Unit and (b) the Ombudsman of the Ministry of the Interior, following the death sentences that were handed down on 8 January 2020 to Mohammed Ramadan and Husain Moosa. more like this
tabling member constituency Liverpool, Walton more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Carden more like this
uin 2591 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
answer text <p>The UK welcomed the investigation conducted by the Special Investigation Unit on the cases of Mohammed Ramadhan and Hussain Moosa and its recommendation that the cases should be re-tried – a first in Bahrain. As I tweeted on 8 January, we are deeply concerned about the death sentences given to Mohammed Ramadhan and Hussain Moosa. The Government of Bahrain are fully aware that the UK is firmly opposed to the death penalty, in all circumstances. The UK has, and will, continue to monitor the cases closely and raise concerns with senior members of the Bahraini Government.</p><p>Bahrain remains a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Human Rights Priority Country; there is more to do, but we believe progress will only be made by working with Bahrain. Assistance, which is kept under regular review, is provided in line with international standards, and fully complies with our human rights obligations and the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance process.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
grouped question UIN 2592 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-16T17:35:26.097Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-16T17:35:26.097Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4651
label Biography information for Dan Carden more like this
1170281
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-13more like thismore than 2020-01-13
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, with reference to the re-imposition of the death sentence for Bahraini prisoners Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa, if he will publish the assessment made under the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance guidance for training provided by the College of Policing to Bahrain’s Special Investigations Unit and Ombudsman; and whether that guidance was approved by a Minister of his Department. more like this
tabling member constituency Liverpool, Walton more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Carden more like this
uin 2592 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-16more like thismore than 2020-01-16
answer text <p>The UK welcomed the investigation conducted by the Special Investigation Unit on the cases of Mohammed Ramadhan and Hussain Moosa and its recommendation that the cases should be re-tried – a first in Bahrain. As I tweeted on 8 January, we are deeply concerned about the death sentences given to Mohammed Ramadhan and Hussain Moosa. The Government of Bahrain are fully aware that the UK is firmly opposed to the death penalty, in all circumstances. The UK has, and will, continue to monitor the cases closely and raise concerns with senior members of the Bahraini Government.</p><p>Bahrain remains a Foreign and Commonwealth Office Human Rights Priority Country; there is more to do, but we believe progress will only be made by working with Bahrain. Assistance, which is kept under regular review, is provided in line with international standards, and fully complies with our human rights obligations and the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance process.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
grouped question UIN 2591 more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-16T17:35:26.12Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-16T17:35:26.12Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4651
label Biography information for Dan Carden more like this
1169737
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-09more like thismore than 2020-01-09
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 remove filter
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Bahrain: Political Prisoners remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to his counterpart in the Bahrain Government on the reimposition of death sentences against Mohammed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa on 8 January 2020 in Bahrain. more like this
tabling member constituency North Tyneside more like this
tabling member printed
Mary Glindon more like this
uin 1731 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
answer text <p>As I tweeted on 8 January, we are deeply concerned about the death sentence given to Mohamed Ramadhan and Husain Moosa. The UK has raised the matter with senior members of the Bahraini Government. The UK's position on the use of the death penalty is longstanding and clear; we oppose its use in all circumstances and countries. The Government of Bahrain is fully aware of our position. ​</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-14T16:49:30.397Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-14T16:49:30.397Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4126
label Biography information for Mary Glindon more like this