Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

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 disappearances, citizenship revocations, and torture in custody.

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 practical reform. We will continue to work with the Government of Bahrain to make further progress in line with international standards, and to encourage the thorough investigation and timely conclusion of cases where human rights concerns are raised.