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Brunei: what is the penalty for polygyny without permission?

In Brunei, marrying again without permission is an offence under s.123 Chapter 217: a fine of up to $2,000, imprisonment of up to 6 months, or both. Section 23(1) forbids a man from marrying another woman "in any place" while his marriage subsists except with the written permission of a Syar'ie Judge. If he marries without permission, the marriage may only be registered subject to s.123, that is, after action for the offence. Chapter 217 also makes a husband's failure to treat a wife justly according to Hukum Syara' an offence (s.129), and a false declaration to the Registrar is also an offence (s.126), each with the same maximum penalty. Marrying abroad to avoid the court process does not help. See Brunei.

Sumber

Islamic Family Law Act (Brunei), Chapter 217, s.23, s.123, s.126, s.129
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