Rejected petition Stop trading with Brunei whilst they continue to persecute LGBTQ+ people.

A law comes into effect this week in Brunei that will punish adultery and homosexual sex with death.

Anyone found guilty of the offenses will be stoned to death, according to a new penal code based on Sharia law, an Islamic legal system that outlines strict corporal punishments.

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The Brunei Investment Agency owns property all over the UK. UK oil companies trade with Brunei. The UK government has the power to put pressure on the nation to change their stance.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/251142

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Date submitted 1 April 2019
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