Yesterday, Brunei ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will start the Sharia punishments
Now, what are these Sharia punishments? Nothing good, nothing good at all, especially for LGBT folks. These punishments include the severing of limbs for theft and death by stoning for adulterers. For the LGBT community? In 2015, they can stone us for homosexual acts.
Here are some more details
The move sparked a rare strong response on social media. In February the Sultan warned internet users to stop attacking his plans.This is outrageous!
Officials have said in the past judges would be given discretion in sentencing. It is not clear to what extent the code will apply to non-Muslims.
"The law states that the Order shall apply to both Muslims and non-Muslims, except where expressly provided," the Brunei Times wrote.
Brunei's civil courts are based on British law, a leftover from the sultanate's days as a British protectorate. Its Sharia courts were previously limited to family matters like marriage and inheritance.
The UN in April urged Brunei to delay the changes so they could be reviewed to make sure they complied with international human rights standards.
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1 comment:
Well, there go my plans for vacation in Brunei ... where the hell is Brunei anyway?
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