A parallel hierarchy to the civil courts. Brunei's Syariah Penal Code Order 2013 was brought fully into force in 2019 and applies to Muslims and, for some offences, to non-Muslims; it provides corporal and capital penalties that have drawn sustained international criticism, and the authorities have stated a de facto moratorium on capital punishment. Which hierarchy governs a dispute depends on the parties' religion and the subject matter.
How the court is constituted
- Tier
- specialised
- Court type
- Apex Islamic-law court
- Jurisdiction
- Appeals from the Syariah High Court in matters of Islamic family law, inheritance and offences under the Syariah Penal Code Order.
- Seat
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Established
- 2001
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