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Brunei defends death penalty for gay sex on basis sentences will be decided by ‘men of high moral standing’
5 years, 8 months ago

Brunei defends death penalty for gay sex on basis sentences will be decided by ‘men of high moral standing’

The Independent  

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Brunei defends Islamic laws punishing gay sex with death in letter to European Parliament
5 years, 8 months ago

Brunei defends Islamic laws punishing gay sex with death in letter to European Parliament

ABC  

Brunei has written to the European Parliament in a bid to defend its decision to impose the death penalty as punishment for gay sex, which it claims will "safeguard the sanctity of family lineage and marriage". Key points: Sharia laws and common system laws will run in parallel, Brunei's mission to the EU wrote Non-Muslims will not be affected by …

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Brunei introduces stoning to death for gay sex, adultery
5 years, 9 months ago

Brunei introduces stoning to death for gay sex, adultery

The Hindu  

Brunei on Wednesday introduced harsh new sharia laws, including death by stoning, for adultery and gay sex, despite a storm of global criticism from politicians, celebrities and rights groups. 'Barbaric to the core' The sharia laws have triggered worldwide condemnation, and Phil Robertson, deputy Asia director at Human Rights Watch, described the code as “barbaric to the core, imposing archaic …

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Brunei enacts Islamic laws to punish gay sex with stoning to death — here's what you need to know
5 years, 9 months ago

Brunei enacts Islamic laws to punish gay sex with stoning to death — here's what you need to know

ABC  

The tiny nation of Brunei introduced severe penalties for gay sex and adultery — stoning to death and whipping — despite global condemnation. Key points: Same-sex relations, adultery and rape can be punished by stoning or whipping in Brunei The wealthy Sultan of Brunei is introducing the laws after more than 50 years in power Observers believe the Government wants …

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Brunei defends Islamic laws that will punish gay sex with stoning to death
5 years, 9 months ago

Brunei defends Islamic laws that will punish gay sex with stoning to death

ABC  

Brunei has defended against growing global criticism its right to implement Islamic laws that would allow death by stoning for adultery and homosexuality. Key points: The Sharia laws will come into effect on April 3 People found guilty of sodomy, adultery and rape face the death penalty Brunei says the laws aim to "protect the legitimate rights of all individuals, …

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