2018 Amendments to the Syariah Penal Code Order of 2013

Brunei lawmakers passed amendments to the Syariah Penal Code Order of 2013 in August 2018. The amendments define the term ‘practice or ceremony related to the religion of Islam’ and give examples, broaden the definition of ‘contempt of Islam’ to include disputing and questioning, and broaden ‘incitement to neglect religious duty’ to include any Islam-related practice or ceremony that is common in Brunei.

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