(CNN) Brunei has enacted strict new laws that make gay sex punishable by stoning to death, prompting widespread condemnation. According to the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA) report on state-sponsored homophobia , released last month, six United Nations member states imposed the death penalty on consensual same-sex sexual acts. The death penalty is also possible punishment in a further five member states, according to the report. 70 UN member states still criminalize same-sex relations between two consenting adults, the report said. In 26 countries of those countries, the penalty varies from 10 years in prison to life.

Source: CNN April 03, 2019 22:55 UTC