Brunei
The Sharia Penal Code Order (SPCO) implemented in 2014 and fully in force since 2019 prescribes death by stoning for married Muslims who engage in same-sex relations. Although a moratorium on capital punishment has been in place since May 2019, it could be lifted at any time, and de facto penalties include up to 7 years' imprisonment and 30 lashes. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Brunei
LGBT
identity
Criminalized · max penalty execution (moratorium)
Syariah Penal Code Order (SPCO) 2014, fully in force 2019 · death by stoning for married Muslims (moratorium since May 2019) · de facto: up to 7 years and 30 lashes
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · joint adoption not permitted
Official sources
check before traveling to Brunei
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.