Motion text
That this House condemns the Bahraini authorities' torture, sexual assault, ill-treatment and unfair trials of women targeted for politically-motivated charges; deplores the assault of Hajer Mansoor, Medina Ali and Najah Yusuf in September 2018, led by the head of Bahrain's Isa Town Women's Detention Centre, Major Mariam Albardoli; highlights that the incident occurred soon after the cases of the three women were raised by this Parliament and the UN; voices discontent for their repeated denial of religious participation; condemns the increasing restrictions on family visits, telephone calls and allocated time outside the cell imposed on all inmates since the assault, which are in contravention of the UN standard minimum rules for the treatment of prisoners; expresses serious concern for the pattern of reprisals adopted by the prison authorities to retaliate against political prisoners who expose their abuse; further expresses dismay that Ms Mansoor, Ms Ali and Ms Yusuf felt compelled to launch a hunger strike, which they ended due to a critical deterioration in their health; asserts that reprisals against Ms Mansoor also occurred in July 2018 following international criticism over her case; emphasises the UN Secretary-General’s concerns for the ongoing trend of harassment and intimidation of Bahrain's civil society who cooperate with the UN; condemns the Bahraini oversight bodies that have received UK-funded training for their systematic cover-up of abuses occurring in Isa Town Prison; urges the Government to sanction those responsible, including Major Albardoli; and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all political prisoners.
Signatures (46)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
Blackford, Ian
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
McNally, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
Whitford, Dr Philippa
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bottomley, Sir Peter
Conservative
Signed on
22 November 2018
Campbell, Mr Ronnie
Labour
Signed on
28 November 2018
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
Cunningham, Mr Jim
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2018
Edwards, Jonathan
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 November 2018
George, Ruth
Labour
Signed on
28 November 2018
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 November 2018
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
Hopkins, Kelvin
Independent
Signed on
26 November 2018
Russell-Moyle, Lloyd
Labour
Signed on
28 November 2018
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
27 November 2018
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
27 November 2018
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 November 2018
Skinner, Mr Dennis
Labour
Signed on
28 November 2018
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 November 2018
Williamson, Chris
Labour
Signed on
27 November 2018
Day, Martyn
Scottish National Party
Signed on
1 December 2018
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
3 December 2018
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 December 2018
Slaughter, Andy
Labour
Signed on
4 December 2018
Hermon, Lady
Independent
Signed on
4 December 2018
Glindon, Mary
Labour
Signed on
5 December 2018
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
5 December 2018
Gibson, Patricia
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2018
Newlands, Gavin
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 December 2018
Sobel, Alex
Labour
Signed on
7 December 2018
Godsiff, Mr Roger
Labour
Signed on
7 December 2018
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 December 2018
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 December 2018
Farrelly, Paul
Labour
Signed on
12 December 2018
Grieve, Mr Dominic
Conservative
Signed on
12 December 2018
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 December 2018
Hayes, Helen
Labour
Signed on
13 December 2018
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 December 2018
MacNeil, Angus Brendan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
19 December 2018
Jardine, Christine
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
20 December 2018
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 January 2019
Stevens, Jo
Labour
Signed on
11 January 2019
Wishart, Pete
Scottish National Party
Signed on
16 January 2019
McDonald, Stuart C.
Scottish National Party
Signed on
3 December 2018
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.