A new law in Indonesia's devoutly Islamic Aceh province makes adultery punishable by stoning to death.
Bahrom Rasjid, one of the law's drafters and a member of parliament, says the bill was passed unanimously Monday by the regional house of representatives. It will take effect within 30 days.
The law imposes severe sentences for other behavior considered morally unacceptable, including homosexuality, which will be punishable by up to eight years in prison.
Human rights groups and members of the local government have strongly opposed the law, saying more debate is needed because it imposes capital punishment.
Aceh, where Islam arrived from Saudi Arabia centuries ago, enjoys semiautonomy from the central government.
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