Asia and Oceania

There are severe penalties in China for drug offences, including in some cases the death penalty. 

 

Foreign nationals are required to carry their passports with them at all times as the Police carry out increasingly frequent random checks; failure to produce your ID can lead to a fine or detention.

There are restrictions on undertaking certain religious activities, including preaching and distributing religious materials. The Falun Gong movement is banned in China.

Homosexuality is not illegal although there are no laws specifically protecting the rights of homosexuals.

 

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