14 minutes agoIndonesia with the Law: Up to a year in prison for having sex outside of marriage
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Indonesia's parliament today adopted a new criminal law, under which sex outside marriage is declared a criminal offense with sentences of up to a year in prison, the Parliament spokesman announced. The law will apply to both Indonesian citizens and foreigners. The legislative reform also condemns coexistence of two people who are not [...]
The law will apply to both Indonesian citizens and foreigners.
The legislative reform also condemns the coexistence of two people who are not married and are not related to each other.
The insult of president or state institutions and the expression of any view that is contrary to Indonesia's state ideology are also punishable.
Opposers of the new law express concern over the damage the rules can make Indonesia's image a holiday and investment destination.
