Written questions

Bahrain: Nationality

2026-06-09 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL834 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the decision by the government of Bahrain to revoke the citizenship of 69 individuals reported to be of Shia and Iranian heritage; and whether they consider the decision compatible with Bah

Answer

As I said to the Noble Lord in my answer of 9 June to Question HL522, we are aware of the cases referenced in his questions, and we continue to encourage the thorough investigation of all cases where human rights concerns are raised.