The horrifying news was revealed on Thursday.
Plans have been drawn up by Brunei to introduce death by stoning as punishment for gay sex. The decision has been condemned as “appalling”, as well as “cruel and inhuman”.
The southeast Asian island nation will also bring in amputation for those found guilty of theft under Sharia law.
Once these penalties are introduced on 3 April, they’ll also apply to children.
According to Sky News, Rachel Chhoa-Howard of Amnesty International, said the new penalties were “appalling” and urged Brunei to reconsider before they are implemented.
She said: “Brunei must immediately halt its plans to implement these vicious punishments and revise its penal code in compliance with its human rights obligations.
“The international community must urgently condemn Brunei’s move to put these cruel penalties into practice.”
A petition has been set up to try and overturn the decision made by Brunei. The petition also sees a number of UK MPs urged to publicly condemn the laws.
Among other laws that have been introduced by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah include the public sale of alcohol being banned, and that those who miss Friday prayers risk being fined or sent to prison.
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