brunei

key issues

In October 2013, Brunei announced intentions to impose Sharia Law. The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, who had ruled since 1967, had emphasized that Sharia Law would only apply to the 2/3 of the 420,000 population that is Muslim. (https://thediplomat.com/2014/04/amid-sharp-criticism-brunei-delays-launch-of-sharia-law/)

relevant history

references

Hunt, Luke. “Amid sharp criticism, Brunei delays launch of Sharia Law,” The Diplomat, April 23, 2014. (https://thediplomat.com/2014/04/amid-sharp-criticism-brunei-delays-launch-of-sharia-law/)