International concerns over sentencing activists and 20 medical profes
 

03-10-11 05:28 PM

US Statement on the sentencing of 20 medical professionals by the National Safety Court in Bahrain

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We are deeply disturbed by the sentencing today of 20 medical professionals by the National Safety Court in Bahrain. We understand that the cases can be appealed and transferred to a civilian appellate court. We continue to urge the Bahraini Government to abide by its commitment to transparent judicial proceedings, including a fair trial, access to attorneys, and verdicts based on credible evidence conducted in full accordance with Bahraini law and Bahrain’s international legal obligations.
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UK Foreign Secretary concerned by sentences in Bahrain

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“I am deeply concerned, that after the briefest of hearings, a Bahraini Special Tribunal has sentenced a group of medics to between 5 and 15 years in prison, upheld life sentences against Bahraini opposition leaders and passed one sentence of the death penalty.
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UK Minister for the Middle East expresses concern about sentences in Bahrain

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“The Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt, today spoke to the Bahraini Ambassador and reiterated the British Government’s deep concern about the nature of recent hearings and disproportionate sentences.
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Members of the European Parliament: "Bahrain must release the doctors immediately" D66

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A broad coalition of members of the European Parliament, on initiative of Marietje Schaake (from the political party D66, Alliance of Liberals and Democrats of Europe, ALDE) requested in an urgent letter to EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, to put pressure on the government of Bahrain to release immediately a group of 20 convicted Bahraini doctors and nurses.
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Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on
the recent trials in Bahrain

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“I would like to express my deep concern about the recent trials of civilians in Bahrain’s Courts of National Safety. Harsh prison sentences have just been reconfirmed against medical personnel,
teachers, opposition and political activists. I urge the Bahraini authorities to fulfil their promises and bring the use of these courts to an immediate end. Further appeals should be heard
transparently and fairly in regular courts in full accordance with Bahrain’s own laws and international obligations. I also want to condemn the use of the death sentence and call on Bahrain
to re-establish a moratorium on its use.
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France is concerned about the severity of sentences handed down against demonstrators and doctors (French)

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La France est préoccupée par la sévérité des peines prononcées par des tribunaux spéciaux à Bahreïn contre 21 opposants, des manifestants et 20 médecins et infirmiers de l’hôpital Salmaniyya. Nous espérons que les voies de recours permettent le réexamen de ces condamnations par des juridictions civiles à travers des procédures équitables.
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Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs to raise jailing of medics with Bahrain

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THE GOVERNMENT is contacting Bahraini authorities to express its “deep concern” at the long prison sentences given to 20 medics, including six associated with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
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