A/HRC/25/60/Add.2 competent authorities to undertake a prompt and impartial investigation wherever there are reasonable grounds to believe that torture has been committed, and article 7 of the Convention Against Torture, which requires State parties to prosecute suspected perpetrators of torture. The Special Rapporteur calls on the Government to undertake a thorough, impartial and independent investigation into the allegations of torture and illtreatment and to take all necessary measures to protect the right of Ms. Al-Musawi and Ms. Al-Asfoor to physical and mental integrity. If the investigation leads to the identification of responsible parties, to hold them accountable and to provide full redress to the victims, including fair and adequate compensation and as full rehabilitation as possible. The Special also encourages the Government of Bahrain to continue its engagement with the mandate. (f) JUA 04/10/2013 Case No. BHR 7/2013 State reply: 05/11/2013 Alleged torture in detention and sentencing of blogger and human rights activist. 20. The Special Rapporteur thanks the Government of Bahrain for its reply, dated 5 November 2013, to this communication in reference to allegations concerning the sentencing of Mr. Naji Fateel, a blogger and board member of the Bahrain Youth Society for Human Rights (BYSHR), to 15 years imprisonment, reportedly in connection with his human rights activism. Mr. Fateel was the subject of a previous communication dealing with serious allegations of torture against Mr. Fateel while in detention. The Special Rapporteur appreciates the reply received to this communication from the Government on 5 June 2013 but expresses concern that the allegations of torture were not adequately addressed. According to the new information received, Mr. Fateel has been sentenced to 15 years imprisonment under the Anti-Terrorism law on charges that had been previously dropped, and allegations of torture during interrogation in the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CDI) have continued, along with reports that photographic evidence of torture exists. In its reply, the Government reiterates the charges brought against Mr. Fateel and makes reference to evidence, including confessions, in support of his sentence. The Government also provides that an appeal in Mr. Fateel’s case was scheduled to be heard on 18 November 2013. With regard to the complaint of torture and ill-treatment, the Government submits that Mr. Fateel was visited and interviewed in prison after lodging a complaint in May 2013, and that the interview revealed that he had previously been referred to a forensic physician during his questioning by the public prosecutor, who found no signs indicating ill-treatment. Although the Special Rapporteur appreciates the reply of the Government, he reiterates article 12 of the Convention Against Torture (CAT), which requires the competent authorities to undertake a prompt and impartial investigation wherever there are reasonable grounds to believe that torture has been committed, and article 7 of the CAT, which requires State parties to prosecute suspected perpetrators of torture. In this context, the Special Rapporteur expresses concern that the allegations of torture and ill-treatment were not adequately addressed and would appreciate more complete information concerning the investigation into the allegations and their results. The Special Rapporteur encourages the Government to continue its engagement with the mandate. He also wishes to remind the Government of its obligation to provide full redress, including fair and adequate compensation, and as full rehabilitation as possible to all victims of torture or other ill-treatment. (g) JAL 26/11/2013 Case No. BHR 8/2013 State Reply: 23/01/2014 Allegations of arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment. 21. The Special Rapporteur thanks the government of Bahrain for its reply, dated 23 January 2014, to this communication in reference to allegations of arbitrary detention, torture and ill-treatment. The communication detailed allegations of arrest, detention, ill treatment, and intimidation of Ms. X and her sister. It is alleged that law enforcement officers arrested Ms. X and her sister at their home following Ms. X’s participation in a 15