HL Deb 02 April 1998 vol 588 cc62-3WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the British Embassy in Bahrain has made any attempt to visit members of the opposition who have been detained for over two years without charge or trial; and, if not, why not. [HL1176]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The British Embassy in Bahrain has not submitted formal requests to visit members of the opposition who have been detained for over two years without charge. It is through our bilateral contacts with Bahrain that we feel that we have the best opportunities to address constructively human rights issues.