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Bahrain: Human Rights

Asked by Andy SlaughterLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 89408

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she last asked her Bahraini counterpart to allow a research mission by a UN Special Rapporteur to consider the human rights situation in Bahrain.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We continue to encourage all countries to engage constructively with UN mechanisms, including Special Rapporteurs, as part of their international commitments. The UK remains committed to supporting progress on human rights.

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