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| 1982 | BRN-1982-L-78236 |
Brunei Darussalam
General provisions | |
Internal Security Act, 1982 (No. 13 of 1982) (1984 Ed. Cap. 133).
Printed separately, 2002-11-30, Revised Edition 2002, 59 pages (PDF)
PART I - PRELIMINARY
PART II - GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO INTERNAL SECURITY
Chapter I - Powers of Preventive Detention
Chapter II - Control of Entertainments and Exhibitions
Chapter III - Other powers for the prevention of subversion
Chapter IV - Miscellaneous
PART III - SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO SECURITY AREAS
Chapter I - Security Areas
Chapter II - Powers relating to the preservation of public security
Chapter III - Offences relating to security areas
Chapter VI - Powers of Police and others
Chapter V - General
Chapter VI - Regulations
PART IV - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Date of entry into force: 1983-04-01
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| 2004-09-29 | BRN-2004-R-71613 |
Brunei Darussalam
Constitutional law | |
Constitution of Brunei Darussalam (Amendment) Proclamation, 2004.
Government Gazette, 2004-09-29, Part II, No. 33, pp. 2304-2441
Amends section 2 (definitions), Part II section 3 (official religion of Brunei Darussalam and religious observance), new section 3A (establishment of Majlis Mesyuarat Adat Istiadat), section 4-8 (concerning the functions and adminsitration of the Privy Council). A new Part IVA is inserted concerning the establishment of the Pardons Board. Also amends Part V sections 10, 11, 12, 14-22, Part VI sections 23-26, 28-54, 57-68, Part IX sections 70-76, Part X sections 79, 81-84 and Part XII sections 85-87 of the Constitution of 1959.
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| 2004-08-16 | BRN-2004-C-69292 |
Brunei Darussalam
Constitutional law | |
Constitution (Amendment and Suspension) (Amendment) Order, 2004 (No S 47).
Government Gazette Part II, 2004-08-16, No.24, pp.1959-1961
Amends Section 2 of the Emergency (Constitution) (Amendment and Suspension) Order 1984 and provides that the suspension provisions concerning the Legislative Council cease to have effect.
Date of entry into force: 2004-08-16
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| 2000-05-20 | BRN-2000-M-57951 |
Brunei Darussalam
Constitutional law | |
Constitution of Brunei Darussalam. Proclamation of Emergency (No. S 37).
Official Gazette, 2000-06-07, No. 24, pp. 813-817
Prolongs state of emergency as declared on 27 June 1998.
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| 1982-01-01 | BRN-1982-L-89027 |
Brunei Darussalam
Constitutional law | |
Prevention of Corruption Act (S 187/81) (Cap. 131).
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (Revised Edition 2002) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
An Act to prevent corruption and bribery and to establish an Anti-Corruption Bureau.
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| 1959-09-29 | BRN-1959-C-44040 |
Brunei Darussalam
Constitutional law | |
Constitution of Brunei Darussalam
Constitutions of the Countries of the World, 1987-12, Albert P. Blaustein, Gisbert H. Flanz, Oceana Publications, Dobbs Ferry, NY, USA, ISBN: 0-379-00467-4, 50 pp.
As revised to 1984. The religion of Brunei shall be Islam according to the Shafeite sect, headed by the Sultan, who shall also exercise the function of executive authority. Establishes a Privy Council, a Council of Ministers, and a Legislative Council. Part IX sets forth regulations concerning public servants. S. 83 concerns legislation passed during a state of emergency.
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Amending text(s):
2004-09-29 (BRN-2004-R-71613)
Constitution of Brunei Darussalam (Amendment) Proclamation, 2004.
2004-08-16 (BRN-2004-C-69292)
Constitution (Amendment and Suspension) (Amendment) Order, 2004 (No S 47). |
Implementing text(s):
2000-05-20 (BRN-2000-M-57951)
Constitution of Brunei Darussalam. Proclamation of Emergency (No. S 37). |
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| 2009-09-03 | BRN-2009-L-83826 |
Brunei Darussalam
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Employment Order 2009 (No. S 37).
Government Gazette, 2009-09-04, pp. 503-587  (PDF)
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Contracts of Service
Part III - Contracts of Apprenticeship
Part IV - Payment of Salaries
Part V - Principals and Contractors
Part VI - Truck System
Part VII - Rest Days, Hours of Work, Holidays and Other Conditions of Service
Part VIII - Health Accommodation and Medical Care
Part IX - Part-Time Employees
Part X - Employment of Women
Part XI - Employment of Children and Young Persons
Part XII - Domestic Workers
Part XIII - Immigrant Employees
Part XIV - Repatriation
Part XV - Inspection
Part XVI - Complaints and Inquiries
Part XVII - General
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Repealed text(s):
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75123)
Labour (Public Contracts) Rules (S 80/71).
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-M-75124)
Labour (Restriction on Employment of Children) Notification (G.N. 74/55)
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-M-75125)
Labour (Special Places of Employment) Notification (G.N. 74/55) (S 5/56)
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75126)
Labour (Payment of Wages by Cheque) Rules (S 24/75).
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75129)
Labour (Maternity Benefits) Rules (G.N. S9/55).
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75130)
Labour (Domestic Servants) Rules (S 79/71).
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
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| 2002-04-15 | BRN-2002-R-75131 |
Brunei Darussalam
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Labour (Limitation of Duties and Powers) Rules (S 160/71).
Laws of Brunei (Labour Cap. 93)., 2002 Edition, B.L.R.O. 2/2002 (PDF)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Sets out the limitiations of duties and powers for officers appointed under section 3(1) of the Labour Act.
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Basic text(s):
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
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| 1954 | BRN-1954-L-75053 |
Brunei Darussalam
Labour codes, general labour and employment acts | |
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93).
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (Revised Edition 2002) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Part I. Labour Department
Chapter I. Preliminary and Interpretation
Chapter II. Officers
Chapter III. Rules
Part II. Agreements and Contracts
Chapter IV. Agreements
Chapter V. Contracts
Chapter VI. Contracts of Apprenticeship
Chapter VII. Rules
Part III. Recruiting of Workers
Chapter VIII. Recruiting
Chapter IX. Rules
Part IV. Conditions of Employment
Chapter X. Special Places of Employment
Chapter XI. Special Provisions relating to the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children
Chapter XII. Repatriation
Chapter XIII. Domestic Service
Chapter XIV. General Provisions relating to Agreements and Contracts
Chapter XV. Rules
Part V. Procedure and Savings
Chapter XVI. Procedure
Chapter XVII. Savings
Date of entry into force: 1955-02-01
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Repealing text(s):
2009-09-03 (BRN-2009-L-83826)
Employment Order 2009 (No. S 37). |
Implementing text(s):
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75123)
Labour (Public Contracts) Rules (S 80/71).
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-M-75124)
Labour (Restriction on Employment of Children) Notification (G.N. 74/55)
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-M-75125)
Labour (Special Places of Employment) Notification (G.N. 74/55) (S 5/56)
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75126)
Labour (Payment of Wages by Cheque) Rules (S 24/75).
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75127)
Labour (Immigrant Workers' Employment Licences) Rules (S 159/71).
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75129)
Labour (Maternity Benefits) Rules (G.N. S9/55).
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75130)
Labour (Domestic Servants) Rules (S 79/71).
2002-04-15 (BRN-2002-R-75131)
Labour (Limitation of Duties and Powers) Rules (S 160/71).
1957-01-01 (BRN-1957-M-89028)
Labour (Public Holidays) Rules (S 8/57). |
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| 2005-01-04 | BRN-2005-R-70917 |
Brunei Darussalam
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Societies Order, 2005.
Supplement to Government Gazette , 2005-01-06, Part II, No. 1, pp. 1-42 (PDF vol. 1) (PDF vol. 3) (PDF vol. 2)
Regulates the registration of societies, including NGO's. Does not apply to trade unions which are to be registered under the Trade Unions Act (Chapter 128).
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| 1994-11-24 | BRN-1994-L-89025 |
Brunei Darussalam
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Arbitration Act (Cap. 173)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Provides for arbitration procedures for the resolution of civil law cases.
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| 1962-01-01 | BRN-1962-L-75132 |
Brunei Darussalam
Civil, commercial and family law | |
Brunei Nationality Act (No. 4 of 1961).
Laws of Brunei, 2002-06-01, 2002 Edition, B.L.R.O. 3/2002
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Regulates the citizenship requirements for the country.
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| 2008-04-01 | BRN-2008-R-81836 |
Brunei Darussalam
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Registration Order, 2008 (No. S 42).
Supplement to Government Gazette, 2008-04-01, Part II, No. 22, pp. 374-385
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Registration of Criminals
Part III - Taking of Finger Impressions, Photographs and Particulars
Part IV - Taking of Body Samples
Part V - Miscellaneous [Repeals the Fingerprints Enactment, 1956 and all subsidiary legislation]
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| 2005-03-03 | BRN-2005-R-70918 |
Brunei Darussalam
Criminal and penal law | |
Mutual Asistance in Crimnal Matters Order, 2005.
Supplement to Government Gazette , 2005-03-07, Part II, No. 6, pp. 83-121
The Order was adopted to facilitate the provision and obtaining of mutal legal assistance to and from other countries in criminal matters and for connected purposes.
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| 2001-10-01 | BRN-2001-L-79817 |
Brunei Darussalam
Criminal and penal law | |
Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 7) (No. 61 of 1951) (revised Edition 2001).
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Constitution and Powers of Criminal Courts
Part III - General Provisions
Part IV - Prevention of Offences
Part V - Information to the Police and their Powers to Investigate
Part VI - Proceedings in Prosecutions
Part VII - Appeals, Reference and Revision
Part VIII - Special Proceedings
Part IX - Supplementary Provisions
Part X - Jurisdiction of Courts of Appeal
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| 1952-05-01 | BRN-1952-L-78238 |
Brunei Darussalam
Criminal and penal law | |
Penal Code (Cap. 22 of 1951).
Legislation on-line, Attorney General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam, 199 pages (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Chapter I - Introducation
Chapter II - General Explanations
Chapter III - Punishments
Chapter IV - General Exceptions
Chapter V - Abetment
Chapter VA - Criminal Conspiracy
Chapter VI - Offence Against The State
Chapter VII - Offences relating to the Army, Navy, Air Force and Police
Chapter VIII - Offences Against the Public Tranquility
Chapter IX - Offence by or relating to Public Servants
Chapter X - Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants
Chapter XI - False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
Chapter XII - Offences relating to Coin and Government Stamps
Chapter XIII - Offences relating to Weights and Measures
Chapter XIV - Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety,
Convenience, Decency and Morals
Chapter XV - Offences relating to Religion
Chapter XVI - Offences affecting the Human Body [see in particular sections 359-374 concerning kidnapping, abduction, slavery and forced labour]
Chapter XVII - Offences Against Property
Chapter XVIII - Offences relating to Documents and to Trade or Property Marks
Chapter XIX - Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service [REPEALED]
Chapter XX - Offence relating to Marriage
Chapter XXI - Defamation
Chapter XXII - Criminal Intimidation Insult and Annoyance
Chapter XXIII - Attempts to Commit Offences
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Related text(s):
2001-10-01 (BRN-2001-L-79817)
Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 7) (No. 61 of 1951) (revised Edition 2001). |
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| 1984 | BRN-1984-L-79819 |
Brunei Darussalam
Human rights | |
Internationally Protected Persons Act (Cap. 16) (B.L.R.O. 1/1984).
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Act to implement the Convention on the Prevention and
Punishment of Crimes against Internationally Protected
Persons adopted by the United Nations General
Assembly in 1973.
Date of entry into force: 1995-07-08. [GN 444/95]
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| 2004-08-02 | BRN-2004-CA-78237 |
Brunei Darussalam
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations | |
Collective Agreement 2004-2007 between Brunei Oilfield Workers Union (BOWU) and Brunei Shell Petroleum Company and Brunei Liquefied Natural Gas.
Printed separately, 31 pages (PDF)
Provides for recognition and role of unions, conditions of work and employment (hours of work, holidays, leave, wages, allowances etc.), probationary periods, retirement, and housing.
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| 1961 | BRN-1961-L-78240 |
Brunei Darussalam
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations | |
Trade Disputes Act (No. 6 of 1961)(Cap. 129).
Printed separately, Revised Edition 1984, 26 pages (PDF vol. 2) (PDF vol. 1)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Regulates trade disputes including arbitrations and inquiries.
Date of entry into force: 1962-01-21
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| 1961 | BRN-1961-L-78241 |
Brunei Darussalam
Freedom of association, collective bargaining and industrial relations | |
Trade Unions Act (No. 5 of 1961) (Cap. 128).
Printed separately, Revised Edition 1984 (PDF vol. 3) (PDF vol. 4) (PDF vol. 2) (PDF vol. 1) (PDF vol. 5)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Regulates trade unions including composition, rules, registration, funding, etc.
Date of entry into force: 1962-01-20
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| 2004-12-20 | BRN-2004-R-71607 |
Brunei Darussalam
Elimination of forced labour | |
Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons Order, 2004 (No. S 82).
Government Gazette, 2004-12-22, Part II, No. 43, pp. 2651-2662 (PDF)
The Order makes trafficking and smuggling in people an offence and sets the penalties for this as well as the exploitation of a trafficked person or the facilitation of the stay of a smuggled person (sections 4-8). Aggravated people smuggling offences carry a heavier penalty (section 9). The consent of a trafficked person is irrelevant (section 10). The Order also sets out provisions related to travel and identity documents, liability of commercial carriers, attempts, abetment and conspiracy, powers of arrest and investigation, powers of search. It also provides for a Trafficking and Smuggling of Person Fund (section 19) to be used, inter alia, to repatriate smuggled or trafficked person, awareness raising campaigns and rewards for those who prevent or suppress trafficking and smuggling.
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| 1972 | BRN-1972-L-78243 |
Brunei Darussalam
Elimination of forced labour | |
Women and Girls Protection Act (No. 21 1972) (Cap. 120).
Laws of Brunei Darussalam, Revised Edition 1984 (PDF vol. 1) (PDF vol. 2)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF of Act) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Provides protection for the trafficking and prostitution of women and girls including during trial process.
Date of entry into force: 1973-04-19
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Implementing text(s):
2001-05-19 (BRN-2001-M-78242)
Women and Girls Protection (Place of Safety) Rules, 2001. |
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| 2008-05-29 | BRN-2008-R-81838 |
Brunei Darussalam
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons | |
Children and Young Persons (Amendment) Order, 2008 (No. S. 60).
Supplement to Government Gazette, 2008-06-02, Part II, No. 33, pp. 576-581
Amends section 2 of the 2006 Order by deleting "100" and replacing it with "97. Also amends section 104 by inserting new paragraphs after paragraph (b) concerning juvenile courts.
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Amended text(s):
2006-02-07 (BRN-2006-R-73344)
Children and Young Persons Order, 2006 (No. S 9). |
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| 2007-11-24 | BRN-2007-L-79080 |
Brunei Darussalam
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons | |
Compulsory Education Order 2007 (No. S 56).
Supplement to Government Gazette, 2007-11-27, Part II, Bil./No.40, pp. 1503-1509
Provides for the compulsory school for children born on or after 1st January 2002.
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| 2006-02-07 | BRN-2006-R-73344 |
Brunei Darussalam
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons | |
Children and Young Persons Order, 2006 (No. S 9).
Supplement to Government Gazette , 2006-02-08, Part II, No. 6, pp. 227-294 (PDF vol. 2) (PDF vol. 1)
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Protectors, registrar and register
Part III - Juvenile courts
Part IV - Action team on child protection
Part V - Temporary custody, medical examination and treatment
Part VI - Offences in relation to health and welfare of children and young persons
Part VII - Notification on taking child or young person into care, custody or control
Part VIII - Trafficking in children and young persons
Part IX - Procedure in juvenile courts
Part X - Remand homes
Part XI - Places of detention
Part XII - Approved schools and approved homes
Part XIII - Provisions applicable to persons being detained in approved schools, approved homes, remand homes and places of detention
Part XIV - Expenses and contributions
Part XV - Miscellaneous
The Act also amends the Subordinate Courts Act by introducing the term "Juvenile Courts" in the necessary places as well as the Criminal Procedure Code concerning reformative training (new section 14A), repeal of the death sentence for offenders under 18 years (section 238) and rules as to rates of payments (section 384). A new Schedule is also added concerning the release of persons sentenced to reformative training. In addition, the Children's Order (No. S 64/00) is repealed.
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Amending text(s):
2008-05-29 (BRN-2008-R-81838)
Children and Young Persons (Amendment) Order, 2008 (No. S. 60). |
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| 2004-12-20 | BRN-2004-R-71607 |
Brunei Darussalam
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons | |
Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons Order, 2004 (No. S 82).
Government Gazette, 2004-12-22, Part II, No. 43, pp. 2651-2662 (PDF)
The Order makes trafficking and smuggling in people an offence and sets the penalties for this as well as the exploitation of a trafficked person or the facilitation of the stay of a smuggled person (sections 4-8). Aggravated people smuggling offences carry a heavier penalty (section 9). The consent of a trafficked person is irrelevant (section 10). The Order also sets out provisions related to travel and identity documents, liability of commercial carriers, attempts, abetment and conspiracy, powers of arrest and investigation, powers of search. It also provides for a Trafficking and Smuggling of Person Fund (section 19) to be used, inter alia, to repatriate smuggled or trafficked person, awareness raising campaigns and rewards for those who prevent or suppress trafficking and smuggling.
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| 2002-04-15 | BRN-2002-M-75124 |
Brunei Darussalam
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons | |
Labour (Restriction on Employment of Children) Notification (G.N. 74/55)
Laws of Brunei (Labour Cap. 93)., 2002, 2002 Edition, B.L.R.O. 2/2002 (PDF)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Provides that the employment of children under the age of 14 years in any shop, office, hotel, restaurant, bar or stall shall be prohibited.
Date of entry into force: 1955-03-31
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Basic text(s):
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
Repealing text(s):
2009-09-03 (BRN-2009-L-83826)
Employment Order 2009 (No. S 37). |
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| 2001-05-19 | BRN-2001-M-78242 |
Brunei Darussalam
Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons | |
Women and Girls Protection (Place of Safety) Rules, 2001.
Printed separately (PDF vol. 2) (PDF vol. 1)
Provides rules for the provision of safe accommodation, including provision of medical examinations, bedding, food, health and cleanliness, religious functions, education, visits and communication as well as provisions for staff, the warden, medical officers. Made under the Women and Girls Protection Act(Cap. 120).
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Basic text(s):
1972 (BRN-1972-L-78243)
Women and Girls Protection Act (No. 21 1972) (Cap. 120). |
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| 1999-08-01 | BRN-1999-L-55811 |
Brunei Darussalam
Equality of opportunity and treatment | |
Emergency (Married Women) Order 1999 (No. S 30).
Brunei Warta Kerajan, Bahagian II, 1999-07-07, No. 19, pp. 575-594
Provides for the rights of married women, but does not apply if any of the parties professes the Islamic religion. Part II deals with the duties of husband and wife. Section 19 establishes that a married woman whose husband neglects or refuses to provide her reasonable maintenance may apply to a court of a Magistrate, which may, on proof thereof, order the husband to pay a monthly allowance or a lump sum for her maintenance.
Date of entry into force: 1999-08-01
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| 1974-05-15 | BRN-1974-L-79825 |
Brunei Darussalam
Labour statistics | |
Employment Information Act (Cap. 99) (2 of 1974).
Act on-line in English, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Provides for the collection of information regarding employed persons.
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| 2004-12-22 | BRN-2004-R-70920 |
Brunei Darussalam
Employment policy, promotion of employment and employment services | |
Employment Agencies Order, 2004 (No. S 84)
Supplement to Government Gazette , 2004-12-27, Part II, No. 45, pp. 2683-2706 (PDF)
Regulates the licensing and duties of private employment agencies.
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| 2006-10-14 | BRN-2006-R-75823 |
Brunei Darussalam
Education, vocational guidance and training | |
Education (Amendment) Order, 2006 (No. S 86).
Supplement to Government Gazette , 2006-10-14, Part II, Bil./No. 56, pp. 2609-2612
Amends sections 2, 4, 11, 12 and 13 of the Education Order, 2003 (No. S 59).
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| 2003-12-31 | BRN-2003-L-78235 |
Brunei Darussalam
Education, vocational guidance and training | |
Education Order 2003 (No. S.59).
Supplement to Official Gazette, 2003-12-31, Bahagian/Part II, Bil./No. 31, pp. 979-1045 (PDF vol. 1) (PDF vol. 2)
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Administration
Part III - National Education Council
Part IV - National Education System
Part V - Higher Education
Part VI - Private Educational Institutions
Part VII - Registration of Educational Institutions, Governors, and Pupils
Part VIII - Registration of Teachers
Part IX - Inspection of Educational Institutions
Part X - Inspectorate of Schools
Part XI - Finance
Part XII - Appeals
Part XIII - Regulations
Part XIV - Offences and Penalties
Part XV - Miscellaneous
Part XVI - Transitional and Repeal
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Amending text(s):
2006-10-14 (BRN-2006-R-75823)
Education (Amendment) Order, 2006 (No. S 86). |
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| 1975-01-04 | BRN-1975-L-32520 |
Brunei Darussalam
Cooperatives | |
Cooperative Societies Act (Cap. 84) (No. 3 of 1975).
Government Gazette, 1975-07-01, Vol. XIII, No. 3, pp. 41-105
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
A society which has, as its object, the promotion of economic interest of its members in accordance with cooperative principles, or a society established with the object of facilitating the operations of such a society, may be registered by the Registrar appointed by the Sultan. Amendments of by-laws must be approved in the registrar. Specifies that a cooperative shall have a charge upon the shares on interest in the capital and on the deposits of a member, and that it may set off sum credited or payable to a member or estate of a deceased member in payment of members' debts. Sets forth the conditions for membership. A cooperative shall not make any loan to any person other than a member unless that, with the consent of the registrar, it may make loans to another cooperative. Entitles the Mentri Besar to restrict the lending of money on a mortgage or charge of any description of immovable property by any cooperative. Regulates the investments of funds and the distribution of profits among members. Other provisions cover audit, inspection of societies' books by the registrar, dissolution and liquidation of cooperatives. Provides for the settlement of disputes and authorizes Mentri Besar to make rules in order to give effect to the provisions of this Act.
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| 2002-04-15 | BRN-2002-M-75125 |
Brunei Darussalam
Conditions of employment | |
Labour (Special Places of Employment) Notification (G.N. 74/55) (S 5/56)
Laws of Brunei (Labour Cap. 93)., 2002 Edition, B.L.R.O. 2/2002
Legislation on-line, Attorney General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Implements sections 58 to 63 and 67 to 69 of the Labour Act stating that these sections are to apply to industrial undertakings where an average number of not less than 25 workers are employed per day. Section 59 of the Act is to apply to all places of employment in which any manual workers (other than a domestic servant) is employed.
Date of entry into force: 1956-01-01
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Basic text(s):
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
Repealing text(s):
2009-09-03 (BRN-2009-L-83826)
Employment Order 2009 (No. S 37). |
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| 2002-04-15 | BRN-2002-R-75123 |
Brunei Darussalam
Conditions of employment | |
Labour (Public Contracts) Rules (S 80/71).
Laws of Brunei (Labour Cap. 93)., 2002 Edition, B.L.R.O. 2/2002 (PDF)
Legislation on-line, Government and Attorney General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Sets out the terms and conditions of public contracts and the employment of workers used by the contractor to execute the contract to ensure that they enjoy conditions no less favourable than for work of the same character.
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Basic text(s):
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
Repealing text(s):
2009-09-03 (BRN-2009-L-83826)
Employment Order 2009 (No. S 37). |
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| 2002-04-15 | BRN-2002-R-75126 |
Brunei Darussalam
Wages | |
Labour (Payment of Wages by Cheque) Rules (S 24/75).
Laws of Brunei (Labour Cap. 93)., 2002 Edition, B.L.R.O. 2/2002 (PDF)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Regulates the payment of wages by cheque.
Date of entry into force: 1975-04-01
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Basic text(s):
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
Repealing text(s):
2009-09-03 (BRN-2009-L-83826)
Employment Order 2009 (No. S 37). |
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| 1957-01-01 | BRN-1957-M-89028 |
Brunei Darussalam
Hours of work, weekly rest and paid leave | |
Labour (Public Holidays) Rules (S 8/57).
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
These Rules are not published in the 2002 Revised Edition.
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Basic text(s):
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
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| 2009-10-03 | BRN-2009-L-83825 |
Brunei Darussalam
Occupational safety and health | |
Workplace Safety and Health Order 2009 (No. S 44).
Government Gazette, 2009-10-05, pp. 635-704 (PDF)
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Interpretation
Part III - Administration of Order
Part IV - General Duties of Persons at Workplaces
Part V - Powers of Commissioner
Part VI - Investigations, Inquiries and Reporting of Accidents, Dangerous Occurrences and Occupational Diseases
Part VII - Safety and Health Management Arrangements
Part VIII - Codes of Practice
Part IX - Inspections and Other Powers of Enforcement
Part X - Offences, Penalties and Proceedings
Part XI - General
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| 2006-12-28 | BRN-2006-R-76264 |
Brunei Darussalam
Occupational safety and health | |
Infectious Diseases (Quarantine) Regulations, 2006 (No. S 100).
Supplement to Government Gazette , 2006-12-30, Part II, No. 64, pp. 3419-3447
Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Arrival of Vessels
Part III - Vessels in Port and Departure
Part IV - General
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| 1955-01-01 | BRN-1955-L-29333 |
Brunei Darussalam
Old-age, invalidity and survivors benefit | |
Old Age and Disability Pensions Act (10 of 1954) (Cap. 18) [Revised edition 1984].
Printed separately, 1984, 13 p.
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
An act to provide for pecuniary payments by way of old age pensions, pensions for blind persons, allowances for dependants and disability persons.
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| 1957-04-01 | BRN-1957-L-78244 |
Brunei Darussalam
Employment accident and occupational disease benefit | |
Workmen's Compensation Act, 1957 (No. 5 of 1957) (Cap. 74).
Printed separately, Revised Edition 1984 (PDF vol. 3) (PDF vol. 2) (PDF vol. 5) (PDF vol. 6) (PDF vol. 1) (PDF vol. 4)
Act on-line in English, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (consulted on 2008-11-24)
Provides for the provision of compensation to workers for injuries suffered in the course of their employment.
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| 2001-03-31 | BRN-2001-R-59853 |
Brunei Darussalam
Administration and financing | |
Old Age and Disability Pensions (Pension or Allowance) (Amendment) Rules, 2001 (No. S 26).
Government Gazette, Supplement Part II, 2001-04-16, No. 12, p. 461
Made under the Old Age and Disability Pensions Act. Amends Section 9 of the Old Age and Disability Pensions (Pension or Allowance) Rules by providing that pensions and allowances may also be paid through the banking system or in such other manner as the Controller thinks fit.
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| 1999-02-22 | BRN-1999-R-56424 |
Brunei Darussalam
Administration and financing | |
Tabung Amanah Pekerja Rules, 1999 (No. S 10 of 1999).
Government Gazette, 1999-03-13, No. 6, pp. 228-248
Regulates registration of employers and employees for whom contributions shall be paid under the Emergency (Tabung Amanah Pekerja) Order, 1992.
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| 2002-04-15 | BRN-2002-R-75129 |
Brunei Darussalam
Maternity protection | |
Labour (Maternity Benefits) Rules (G.N. S9/55).
Laws of Brunei (Labour Cap. 93)., 2002 Edition, B.L.R.O. 2/2002 (PDF)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Sets out how much is to be paid as maternity benefits under sections 83(2) and 83(3) of the Labour Act.
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Basic text(s):
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
Repealing text(s):
2009-09-03 (BRN-2009-L-83826)
Employment Order 2009 (No. S 37). |
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| 2007-08-22 | BRN-2007-R-77573 |
Brunei Darussalam
Migrant workers | |
Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (No. S 44).
Supplement to Government Gazette , 2007-08-30, Part II, No. 31, pp. 620-629
Amends regulations 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 35 of Chapter 17 Rg. 1. In particular, regulation 15 concerns the responsibility of the employer specified on the Employment Pass to ensure that the migrant worker only takes up the work specified on the pass and to inform the competent authority if the migrant worker fails to take up employment or is discharged from or leaves the employment. Regulation 19 provides for the power of the competent authority to cancel a pass, and regulation 22 deals with the surrender of travel documents which is defined as "a passport or other document establishing the identity or nationality of a holder" (regulation 22(8)).
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Basic text(s):
1958-07-01 (BRN-1958-L-79821)
Immigration Act (Cap. 17) (23 of 1956) [Revised Edition 2006]. |
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| 2002-04-15 | BRN-2002-R-75127 |
Brunei Darussalam
Migrant workers | |
Labour (Immigrant Workers' Employment Licences) Rules (S 159/71).
Laws of Brunei (Labour Cap. 93)., 2002 Edition, B.L.R.O. 2/2002 (PDF)
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Sets out the forms and conditions of licence to employ migrant workers.
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Basic text(s):
1954 (BRN-1954-L-75053)
Labour Act (Act No. 11 of 1954) (Cap. 93). |
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| 1958-07-01 | BRN-1958-L-79821 |
Brunei Darussalam
Migrant workers | |
Immigration Act (Cap. 17) (23 of 1956) [Revised Edition 2006].
Legislation on-line, Attorney-General's Chambers, Brunei Darussalam (Revised Edition 2006 - Act and subsidary legislation) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Regulates the entry, transit, stay and expulsion of foreigners in the country.
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Implementing text(s):
2007-08-22 (BRN-2007-R-77573)
Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (No. S 44). |
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| 2011-09-26 | BRN-2011-R-89029 |
Brunei Darussalam
Seafarers | |
Merchant Shipping (Registration of Fishing Vessel and Pleasure Craft) Regulation 2011 (No. S 52).
Legislation on-line, Marine Department, Brunei Darussalam (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
Contains provisions concerning the registration of fishing vessels and pleasure craft as well as evidence needed to prove their seaworthiness.
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Basic text(s):
2002-05-16 (BRN-2002-L-66144)
Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 (No. S 27). |
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| 2009-04-27 | BRN-2009-L-89024 |
Brunei Darussalam
Seafarers | |
Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Order, 2009 (No. S. 23).
Legislation on-line, FAOLEX (Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations) (PDF) (consulted on 2012-01-10)
This Order amends the Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 by making minor changes to section 13 on fees and tonnages taxes on registration.
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Amended text(s):
2002-05-16 (BRN-2002-L-66144)
Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 (No. S 27). |
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