I have had several discussions with the Bahraini Government about their plans to implement reforms following the publication of the Bahrain Independent commission of Inquiry report in late November. This has included the need to reform the police and security forces. I have had no direct conversations about Mr Yates' appointment, which has been independent of the UK Government.We welcome the steady progress the Government are making on implementing the Commission's recommendations, and welcome efforts to ensure that Bahrain's policing meets international standards and has at its centre a respect for human rights.