British naval base in Bahrain faces legal challenge over human rights abuses

"The Government is set to face a major legal challenge over a controversial new Royal Navy base in Bahrain, amid accusations that Britain has “sacrificed” human rights at the “altar” of trade and military deals." "The legal challenge could prove embarrassing for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, which last week refused to list Bahrain as a Country of Concern in its annual Human Rights report, despite concerns from NGOs."