The RAF and Royal Navy are under pressure to cut links with the sultan of Brunei amid a global backlash against his country’s decision to introduce death by stoning as punishment for homosexuality. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The sultan of Brunei at an event in Bandar Seri Begawan on 3 April. Both Bangor and Nottingham are listed as global partners on the website of the University of Brunei Darussalam, which has substantial links with the sultan. “Brunei’s deplorable new laws are a breach of human rights and contrary to the values that should define British institutions. Organisations including English National Ballet and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have cancelled events at the Dorchester hotel, the Guardian has reported.

Source: The Guardian April 06, 2019 14:31 UTC