Excerpt (tiny country, the article says only 415,000 citizens):
Here's What to Know About Brunei's Harsh New Penal Code
Amy Gunia
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What’s changed?
Homosexuality was already illegal in Brunei, but it was previously punishable with prison time. The new legislation mandates death by stoning for gay sex and a number of other acts, including rape, adultery, sodomy, extramarital sex and insulting the Prophet Muhammed. ...
Who do the new laws affect?
Though the impact of the new penal code on the LGBT community has garnered worldwide attention, other Bruneians will also be affected by the ruthless penalties. ...
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How is the campaign to boycott Brunei’s hotels related?
In response to the new harsh laws, Hollywood actor George Clooney called for a boycott of hotels connected to the ruler of Brunei...
Read more at: http://time.com/5563264/brunei-new-penal-code-what-to-know/
