UN slams 'inhuman' Brunei stoning laws

The United Nations has criticised new "cruel and inhuman" laws set to take effect in Brunei this week, which impose death by stoning for adultery and gay sex, and amputations for theft.

The controversial measures - part of a new penal code set to be implemented on Wednesday - have drawn widespread condemnation.

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/04/slams-inhuman-brunei-stoning-law-190401140331585.html