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Short-term travel for individuals living with HIV is reportedly restricted [R1.1].
R1.1 Immigration Equality: "Congress to Bush: Repeal HIV Travel Ban" 22 SEP 08
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Homosexuality, Sodomy Legislation/Cases/References
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The criminal law in Brunei Darussalam prohibits consensual sex between same-sex couples [R1.1].

Chapter 22 of the Penal Code, revised edition 2001, provides -

Unnatural offences - Section 377

"Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman, or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine. [S 12/97]

Explanation: Penetration is sufficient to constitute the carnal intercourse necessary to the offence described in this section." [R1.1].
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