Petition · past parliament
Condemn the punishment of 'death by stoning' for homosexual sex in Brunei
Closed
77 signatures
What the petition asks
Brunei has declared that stoning to death will be the punishment for people found guilty of homosexual acts. This is an affront to human rights.
The UK Government should unequivocally and publicly condemn this act, applying pressure to prevent its application.
The UK Government should unequivocally and publicly condemn this act, applying pressure to prevent its application.
Amnesty International
https://www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releases/brunei-vicious-new-laws-allow-stoning-same-sex-couples-and-amputation-robbery
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/28/brunei-brings-in-death-by-stoning-as-punishment-for-gay-sex
https://www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releases/brunei-vicious-new-laws-allow-stoning-same-sex-couples-and-amputation-robbery
The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/28/brunei-brings-in-death-by-stoning-as-punishment-for-gay-sex
Timeline
| 3 Apr 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 3 Oct 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
77
Status
Closed
Opened
3 Apr 2019
Closed
3 Oct 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.