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<p>In asserting international human rights law on torture, and on cruel, inhumane
or degrading treatment, and in opposing the death penalty in all circumstances and
all its forms, the UK continues to raise concerns with the Government of Brunei about
the introduction of hudud punishments.</p><p>We are confident we have protections
in place with the Government of Brunei for all British Forces, associated UK civilians
and their dependants relating to issues which might arise from the introduction of
the new Sharia Penal Code. All British Forces in Brunei have also been instructed
to heed Foreign and Commonwealth Office travel advice.</p>
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