Brunei defends death sentence on adultery and gayism following worldwide criticisms
Brunei’s foreign ministry has said implementing sharia is about prevention rather than punishment, after intense criticism of its decision to implement the strict Islamic code.
Under the new laws, adultery and sex between men is punishable by stoning to death.
Brunei said there would be a high threshold for evidence in those cases, suggesting punishment would be rare.
It comes after the UN called the punishment cruel and inhumane.
