Brunei Begins Phasing In Sharia Law
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Brunei has begun phasing in a strict form of Islamic law that calls for harsh punishments including flogging, severing of limbs and stoning.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has hailed the new criminal code as a “great achievement” for the Southeast Asian nation of just over 400,000 people.
Under the first phase introduced Thursday, citizens can be fined or jailed for offenses such as indecent behavior or failing to perform Friday prayers.
More severe punishments will be introduced soon. This includes severing of limbs or beatings for theft. It also includes death by stoning for sodomy and adultery.