Brunei to impose death by stoning for gay sex and adultery

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KUALA LUMPUR: Adultery and gay sex in Brunei will be subject to death by stoning from next week, authorities said, under a strict Syariah law that has...

: Adultery and gay sex in Brunei will be subject to death by stoning from next week, authorities said, under a strict Syariah law that has been on hold for four years amid heavy criticism.

Homosexuality is already illegal in Brunei but it will now become a capital offence. The law only applies to Muslims. A notice on Brunei’s Attorney General’s Chambers dated December 29 last year said the provisions will take effect on April 3.

 

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