Entry #10235: Censorship of LGBT issues in Brunei

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RegionBrunei
IssueCensorship of LGBT issues
StatusImprisonment as punishment
Start DateOct 22, 2013
End Date(none)
DescriptionIn Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or criticising the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile.

In 2013, Brunei’s penal code was amended to criminalise “men posing as women or vice versa” with 3 months in prison, effectively criminalising the gender expression of transgender people.

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-42790219
https://www.agc.gov.bn/AGC%20Images/LAWS/Gazette_PDF/2013/EN/s069.pdf


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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Fixing the status.

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Start Date(unknown)Oct 22, 2013
DescriptionIn Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile.

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or criticising the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile.

In 2013, Brunei’s penal code was amended to criminalise “men posing as women or vice versa” with 3 months in prison, effectively criminalising the gender expression of transgender people.

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
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In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile. In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities. criticising the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile. In 2013, Brunei’s penal code was amended to criminalise “men posing as women or vice versa” with 3 months in prison, effectively criminalising the gender expression of transgender people. In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-42790219https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-42790219
https://www.agc.gov.bn/AGC%20Images/LAWS/Gazette_PDF/2013/EN/s069.pdf
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https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-42790219 https://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-42790219 https://www.agc.gov.bn/AGC%20Images/LAWS/Gazette_PDF/2013/EN/s069.pdf

edited by qcksws. Reverting to revision #19910: Fixing the staute

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DescriptionIn Brunei, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile.

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
Show Difference
In Brunei, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile. In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
Sourceshttps://database.ilga.org/brunei-lgbtihttps://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-42790219

edited by sophia_31200. fixed statut, add source (no censorship)

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DescriptionIn Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile.

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
In Brunei, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Show Difference
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile. In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities. there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-42790219https://database.ilga.org/brunei-lgbti

edited by Clara. State Enforced

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edited by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionIn Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile.

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile.

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
Show Difference
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile. In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities. something contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile. In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.

edited by LGBT_southeastasian

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DescriptionIn Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile .

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment, fines or exile.

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
Show Difference
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile . In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities. imprisonment, fines or exile. In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.

edited by Muhammadaji2022

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DescriptionIn Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile .

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government , was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile .

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
Show Difference
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile . In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government , was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities. on the topics of LGBT rights and freedom of opinion, was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.

edited by Muhammadaji2022

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DescriptionIn Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile .

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government , was reported by the Sultan.
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile .

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government , was reported by the Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.
Show Difference
In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile . In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government , was reported by the Sultan. Sultan and Bruneian police authorities.

edited by Muhammadaji2022

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Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueNo censorshipOther punishment
DescriptionIn Brunei, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.In Brunei, censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile .

In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government , was reported by the Sultan.
Show Difference
In Brunei, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. censorship towards LGBT issues are state enforced since the country is based on Sharia Law and managed by the monarchy. Those who are sought to be deviant or critizizing the Bruneian government or promoting something's contradictory to Islam could be subjected to imprisonment , lashing , fines or exile . In 2019, an Indonesian Instagram account criticizing the Bruneian government , was reported by the Sultan.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/indonesia/majalah-42790219

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StatusNo censorship
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DescriptionIn Brunei, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics.
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