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"Mr President, at the outset I should like to acknowledge the important role this Parliament has played in making sure that the situation in Bahrain remains high on the EU’s public agenda.
As Lady Ashton said in this Chamber two weeks ago, we welcome some recent positive steps, namely the decision to annul the charges and sentences against the medical staff and order a retrial in civilian courts.
However, it is vital that justice is administered fairly and transparently. We remain convinced that a proper investigation in which the right of defence is exercised correctly should lead to these charges being dropped.
We also recall that the medics are just one of the many groups of civilians who have been subject to harassment, unjustified arrest and harsh sentences, including the death sentence. Retrials should be extended to all civilians tried in the National Safety Court.
We are looking forward to the results of the Independent Commission of Inquiry, the announcement of which was publicly welcomed by the EU. We hope that, after it reports in November, action will be taken to follow up on its findings. We are also looking forward to the promised visit by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights.
The Commission of Inquiry should offer a platform for reconciliation. The rifts in Bahraini society can only be addressed through a deep and inclusive national dialogue where all parties can be heard. Clearly, all human rights violations must stop.
Our fear is that the more time passes without positive action, the more difficult it will be to establish meaningful national dialogue. The EU has repeated this essential message – one of encouragement, not mere condemnation – in many public statements and direct contacts between the High Representative/Vice-President and the most senior Bahraini representatives.
Our exchanges with the authorities and with all the parties involved will continue. We all share an interest in Bahrain’s reforms, unity and prosperity. We will also continue to listen to the concerns of peaceful Bahraini civil society and to strongly encourage and support them to continue with the national dialogue and agree on reforms which will benefit all Bahraini citizens."@en1
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