Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Bahrain about the detention of Ali al-Hajee.

We are aware of the arrest of Ali Al-Hajee on 28 February 2025 and subsequent release. When appropriate, including in instances where there are allegations of Human Rights infringements, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office follows and discusses individual cases with the Bahraini Government and with the independent oversight bodies, which have been established to deal with such matters.