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Written Question
Ebrahim Sharif
Monday 19th January 2026

Asked by: Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the charges imposed by the authorities in Bahrain against opposition activist Mr Ebrahim Sharif.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I refer the Noble Lord to the answers provided to questions HL13124 on 12 January 2026 , HL8922 on 15 July 2025, and HL4957 on 25 February 2025.

Written Question
Bahrain: Prisoners' Release
Monday 19th January 2026

Asked by: Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the UN Committee Against Torture’s concluding observations on Bahrain, issued on 28 November 2024 (CAT/C/BHR/CO/4), and in particular of the Committee’s call for the release of human rights defenders allegedly detained and imprisoned in retaliation for their work, including Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, Abduljalil al-Singace and Hassan Mushaima.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I refer the Noble Lord to the answers provided to questions HL13124 on 12 January 2026 , HL8922 on 15 July 2025, and HL4957 on 25 February 2025.

Written Question
Ebrahim Sharif
Monday 19th January 2026

Asked by: Lord Scriven (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of reports concerning the conditions of detention of Mr Ebrahim Sharif at Dry Dock Detention Centre in Bahrain, including allegations of poor prison conditions.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I refer the Noble Lord to the answers provided to questions HL13124 on 12 January 2026 , HL8922 on 15 July 2025, and HL4957 on 25 February 2025.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 16 Jan 2026
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

"The fact that somebody has a terminal diagnosis of six months automatically triggers SR1, so that part of the amendment is superfluous. There are things in amendments that automatically happen but which they would put in the Bill, but they do not need to be put in the Bill by …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 16 Jan 2026
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

"You cannot intervene on an intervention...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 15 Jan 2026
Exercise Pegasus 2025

"My Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. Feedback from local resilience forums suggests that they are now clearer about their roles thanks to this exercise but lack the surge funding to maintain the staff trained during Pegasus. Will the Government be looking to …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 15 Jan 2026
In-game Purchases: Protections for Children

"My Lords, the Question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Butler, pointed out that voluntary industry regulation was not working, and evidence now exists that that is the case. Are the Government satisfied with continuing with industry-led regulation, or do they see that change is required to keep children safe …..."
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Division Vote (Lords)
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Scriven (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 49 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 176
Division Vote (Lords)
14 Jan 2026 - Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Scriven (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 46 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 211
Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 13 Jan 2026
United States: Withdrawal from International Organisations

"My Lords, the Minister just needs to look behind her to see that faces behind her know that this is the wrong thing to do. While the Minister might suggest that it is for the United States Government to make this decision, which it is, the Government of this country …..."
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