Written questions

Bahrain: Human Rights

2026-05-31 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL522 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the recent report by Human Rights First, Bahrain’s Rulers Return to 2011 Repression Methods, published on 22 May, which includes reports of mass arrests, enforced disappeara

Answer

The Government is aware of the recent report by Human Rights First on Bahrain, and the cases it refers to. The UK maintains a constructive and longstanding partnership with Bahrain, through which we raise human rights issues as required, and support pract...