The Legacy of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Crown Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah in the Nation of Brunei, the Abode of Peace – A Study of Human Rights Violations, Gender Violence and Violation of Freedom of Expression in Brunei Darussalam

Dr. Mark O'Doherty (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

154 Seiten

2019
Lulu.com (Verlag)
978-0-359-70901-4 (ISBN)

Infos

The human rights situation in Brunei has raised considerable concern in the international community due to Brunei's Syariah Penal Code (SPCO) which went into effect on April 3, 2019 - the law imposing death by stoning for extramarital sex and anal sex; and a wide range of restrictions that discriminate against women and gender minorities, and violates freedom of expression. Although Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has described a "de facto moratorium on capital punishment" in Brunei - stating that the death penalty would not be enforced in the implementation of the SPCO - the sultan could reverse his decision on a whim; and the punishments of amputation and whipping could still be used. Even if its harshest provisions are not enforced, the law will serve its evident purpose: to cement discrimination against LGBT people and women. Hence this book endeavours to improve public policy in Brunei; by exploring both social scientific and Islamic approaches, so that human rights and gender equality can be improved in Brunei.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2019
• Verlagsort: Morrisville
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 152 x 229 mm
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Allgemeines / Lexika
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
• ISBN-10: 0-359-70901-X / 035970901X
• ISBN-13: 978-0-359-70901-4 / 9780359709014
• Zustand: Neuware