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<p>We continue to urge the Government of Bahrain to guarantee and protect political
freedoms for all its citizens. We also work closely with the Government of Bahrain
to encourage progress on human rights and to encourage the development of effective
and accountable institutions, strengthening the rule of law and justice reform. In
particular the UK continues to support oversight institutions, such as the Ministry
of Interior Ombudsman and the Prisoners and Detainees Rights Commission, in order
to provide independent oversight of police behaviour and detention standards.</p><p>The
Government of Bahrain is fully aware of our opposition to the use of capital sentences
in all circumstances. The Foreign Secretary reiterated this in his public statement
on 15 January. We will continue to raise this issue, and other human rights concerns,
with the Bahraini authorities.</p>
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