Arrest of Mohammad Sanquor in Bahrain

Early day motion 1218, tabled 24 May 2023 by Kenny MacAskill (Alba). Signed by 4 members.

That this House strongly condemns the arrest of leading Shia cleric Mohammad Sanquor, after he called on authorities to declare the fate of death row inmates following allegations they were assaulted and called for the release of political prisoners during Friday prayers; regrets that this arrest represents a clear violation of freedom of speech and freedom of religious practice; expresses concern at this escalation in repression by the government of Bahrain; notes the spread of protests across the country following the arrest and urges the UK Government to make representations to Bahrain to guarantee freedom of assembly; calls for the immediate release of Sheikh Mohammed Sanquor and for all charges against him to be dropped; and urges the UK Government to call on the government of Bahrain to end its systematic persecution of the majority Shia population.

Signatures by party: Alba 1, Independent 1, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.