London (CNN Business) Royal Dutch Shell's stand on LGBT rights has come under scrutiny following the introduction of laws that punish gay sex with death in Brunei.

Shell has long been a champion of LGBT rights, and some shareholders are now voicing concerns about how the laws will affect its 3,500 employees in Brunei.

Eumedion, an organization that represents Dutch institutional investors, said it would raise the issue during its next regular meeting with Shell's leadership.

The move was first reported by the Financial Times

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