THE CRIMINAL TRIAL

CHILD ABUSE LEADING TO DEATH AND

CULPABLE HOMICIDE
 The case involves a criminal trial in Brunei
Darussalam regarding child abuse leading to death
and culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

Introduction Parties involved: Defendant (local citizen), deceased

child (Miss X), child witness (Miss Y), police witnesses,
and judicial commissioner (Pg DP Hjh Rostaina).
Background
The defendant, a car washer, lived with his family
and his wife's nieces, Miss X and Miss Y, who were
under their care.

On the morning of 17th August 2016, the

defendant scolded and assaulted Miss X, leading
to her death.

Miss Y, the child witness, testified about the

defendant branding her with a cigarette on her
right leg.
The problem
The main problem is the defendant's
culpability in the death of Miss X and the
abuse of Miss Y.

This case is significant due to the severity of

the charges, involving child abuse and
culpable homicide.
Alternative
Solutions

Anger Management Parenting Education Building Resilience

and Emotional and Support in Children
Regulation Programs
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resources for navigating to identify and report
teach techniques for
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calming down in stressful
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 Based on the evidence presented, the defendant's
admission, and the court's findings, it is recommended that
Conclusion the defendant pleads guilty to the charges.

This recommendation is supported by the defendant's

admission of guilt, the unchallenged evidence, and the
severity of the offenses.

This results in a 13 years’ imprisonment and 8 strokes of

whipping.
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