Brussels, 14/05/2014 (Agence Europe) - On 14 May, the European Union stated its concern about the introduction of the first stage of implementation of the new penal in Brunei, which permits inter alia stoning, amputation and whipping. The new penal code also provides for the death penalty for violent theft and stoning to death for extra-marital sexual relations and sexual relations between same-sex adults.
Taking note of the introduction of the penal code on 1 May 2014, and of the stated...