| dc.description.abstract | The research discussed on the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer
(LGBTQ) rights from legal perspectives in Brunei Darussalam and International law
using doctrinal legal research methodology. The objective of this research was to find
out the legality of selected LGBTQ rights i.e., right to non-discrimination; right to life;
right to freedom of expression; and right to marry in Brunei Darussalam and under
International law. This research further explained legal perspective from Brunei
Darussalam based on Islamic religion, the Brunei Constitution, its legal system, relevant
statutes and case law. Whereas under International law, the legal status of LGBTQ rights
covering from the United Nations (UN), selected UN International human rights law,
regional organisations such as the European Union (EU) and ASEAN. Thus,
comparative laws between Brunei Darussalam and under International law predicted
conflicts of laws pertaining LGBTQ rights where Brunei Darussalam does not fully
recognise LGBTQ rights as compared to the UN, encouraging all states members in the
UN to promote LGBTQ rights respectively. Additionally, this research accordingly
emphasised that Brunei Darussalam upholding its existing laws for the protection of the
national interests and values of society, without fully discriminating LGBTQ people’s
rights. Lastly, the findings of this research outlined recommendations to give a
complementary effect of International law for Brunei Darussalam to be implemented by
legislators, policy makers, law enforcements and the Bruneian society, intended to
improve the perception of LGBTQ rights from legal standpoint. | en_US |
