HRW: LGBT law will turn Brunei into 'human rights pariah' Brunei on Wednesday introduced harsh new sharia laws, including death by stoning for adultery and gay sex, despite a storm of global criticism from politicians, celebrities and rights groups. Human Rights Watch says the hardline rules will turn the sultanate into a "human rights pariah". SOUNDBITES from Human Rights Watch's deputy director for Asia Phil Robertson. REFILE WITH UPDATED TEXT STORY.