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<p>We are deeply concerned that the death penalty verdicts imposed on Mohammed Ramadhan
and Husain Moosa by Bahrain's Court of Cassation have been upheld. Lord Ahmad, who
is the Minister of State responsible for human rights, reinforced this position in
his tweet of 14 July. We have raised both cases at senior levels with the Government
of Bahrain. The Bahraini Government is fully aware that the UK opposes the death penalty,
in all circumstances, as a matter of principle.</p><p>Our assistance is designed to
support Bahrain-led reform in areas including human rights. It is provided in line
with international standards and fully complies with our human rights obligations
and the Overseas Security and Justice Assistance process.</p>
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