§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What discussions they have had with the Government of Bahrain about the report by the Bar Human Rights Committee and the Parliamentary Human Rights Court on the State Security Courts; and what assistance they have offered on reform of judicial procedures in Bahrain. [HL3386]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalWe are willing to consider a request from the Bahrain Government for assistance with reforming their judicial procedures.
§ Lord Aveburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in view of the plans by the Government of Bahrain to hold elections to the Shura Council in 2004, and to give the Shura Council legislative powers, they will offer the Government of Bahrain technical assistance in drafting the law on elections and in training the staff who will serve the legislature. [HL3387]
§ Baroness Scotland of AsthalWe are willing to consider any request from the Bahrain Government for technical assistance and staff training.