Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the joint letter sent to the King of Bahrain by 15 non-governmental organisations on 11 December concerning the declining health of imprisoned opposition leader Hassan Mushaima; and what representations they have made to the government of Bahrain to (1) secure his release (2) ensure he receives adequate medical care, and (3) secure him access to his medical records.

The FCDO continues to follow and discuss the case of Hasan Mushaima with the Government of Bahrain and oversight bodies, most recently on 20 December.  Bahrain is clear that access to medical care for those in detention is guaranteed and is provided as needed. We also encourage those with specific concerns to raise them directly with the appropriate Bahraini oversight body.