ASEAN human rights talks face major challenges
An opinion piece by International Commission of Jurists’ International legal adviser for Southeast Asia Emerlynne Gil. (more…)
Region and country Archives: Brunei Darussalam
Brunei: Sultan must allow debate on new Penal Code
A statement by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah suggesting that critics of Brunei Darussalam’s new Penal Code may be criminally prosecuted for slander is clearly meant to curb freedom of expression and opinion in the country, the ICJ said. (more…)