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Lord Scriven to ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Bahrain concerning the human rights implications of the new requirements for (1) Sheikh Abdul Jalil Al-Miqdad, and (2) Abdulwahab Husain, who are currently imprisoned in Bahrain, to wear handcuffs when attending medical appointments despite their physical infirmity; and whether they have made representations to the government to secure their release. 

Question HL7355: tabled on 20 April 2023 and due for answer by 5 May 2023

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Lord Scriven to ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the government of Bahrain concerning the human rights implications of the new requirements for (1) Sheikh Abdul Jalil Al-Miqdad, and (2) Abdulwahab Husain, who are currently imprisoned in Bahrain, to wear handcuffs when attending medical appointments despite their physical infirmity; and whether they have made representations to the government to secure their release.  HL7355
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Friday 5 May 2023

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Lord Scriven
Liberal Democrat
Life peer