A/HRC/22/53/Add.4 confirmed Mr. Mushaima‟s diagnosis and stated that since the detention, he underwent several rounds of chemotherapy at the Bahrain Royal Medical Services Hospital in accordance to a medical treatment plan. The Government further reported that it plans to contact and consult Medical Services about permitting Mr. Mushaima to be examined by two doctors of his choice, and to undergo a scan to obtain a conclusive current diagnosis. While acknowledging the Government‟s reply, the Special Rapporteur would like to remind the Government of its obligation to protect the right to physical and mental integrity of all persons, set forth inter alia in the UDHR, the ICCPR, and the CAT. The Special Rapporteur also reiterates the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners. Rule 22(2) provides that “[s]ick prisoners who require specialist treatment shall be transferred to specialized institutions or to civil hospitals. Where hospital facilities are provided in an institution, their equipment, furnishing and pharmaceutical supplies shall be proper for the medical care and the treatment of sick prisoners, and there shall be a staff of suitable trained officers.” The Special Rapporteur encourages the Government to ensure that all sick persons in detention are provided with proper medical care and treatment, and urges the Government to grant, and to provide the results of Mr. Mushaima‟s requested medical examinations. (e) JUA 29/06/2012 Case No. BHR 5/2012 State reply: 02/08/2012 Alleged arbitrary detention and excessive use of force during demonstrations 14. The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Bahrain for its reply, dated 2 August 2012, to this communication in reference to the alleged excessive use of force by law enforcement against peaceful assemblies in Manama, as well as during the detention of some of the demonstrators. However, the Government did not provide specific information regarding any investigations into the allegations made against the law enforcement officers involved. The Special Rapporteur recalls Principle 4 of the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Officials, which provides that, “[l]aw enforcement officials, in carrying out their duty, shall, as far as possible, apply non- violent means before resorting to the use of force and firearms.” Given the information received, the Special Rapporteur determines that the rights under the UN Convention against Torture of the individuals named in the communication have been violated, and calls on the Government to undertake a prompt and impartial investigation of the alleged acts, including prosecution and punishment of the perpetrators, and to provide appropriate and adequate redress. Bangladesh (a) JUA 04/07/2012 Case No. BGD 4/2012 State reply: 12/07/2012 Alleged ongoing attacks against journalists 15. The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Bangladesh for its reply, dated 12 July 2012, to this communication in reference to the alleged extreme violence against journalists by law enforcement, as well as cases of violence against journalists in which law enforcement did not respond to threats in association with the violence. The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government for acknowledging the communication, but the promised response that would address the allegations has not been received. He recalls article 12 paragraphs, 2 and 3, of the Declaration on the Right and Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms which provide that the State shall take all necessary measures to ensure the protection by the competent authorities of everyone, individually and in association with others, against any violence, threats, retaliation, de facto or de jure adverse discrimination, pressure or any other arbitrary action as a consequence of his or her legitimate exercise of the rights referred to in the Declaration. The Special Rapporteur calls on the Government to investigate, prosecute and punish all cases of ill-treatment and to provide the 9