Bahrain: Human Rights Abuses Debate
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(3 years, 8 months ago)
Lords ChamberWe welcome the death penalty being abolished, and of course that remains the long-standing position of Her Majesty’s Government. We continue to raise this globally with all partners.
My Lords, can we stop all exports to Bahrain as a way out of this big dilemma?
My Lords, I think that the noble Lord talked about stopping exports. I do not believe that that is the correct way forward. Bahrain is an important partner and, as we have seen on this important yet sensitive agenda, there has been progress there. Being a critical and constructive friend is the way forward.