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Academia 3 years ago
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Why the penal code bill is no better than its colonial original
As if retaining the colonial provisions on defaming politicians were not bad enough, the bill also criminalizes any extra-marital sexual relationship, raising concerns of a potentially brutal encroachment on privacy by the state or non-state “moral” apparatus.
Politics 3 years ago
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‘Final’ penal code bill retains 'colonial' provisions
The latest draft of the Criminal Code (KUHP) bill submitted by the government to the legislative body for speedy deliberation on Wednesday still retains several “colonial” provisions critics say will further curtail civil liberties in the country.
Politics 3 years ago
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Activists demand release of complete Criminal Code draft
A coalition of students and civil groups has demanded that the government release the complete draft revision of the Criminal Code, which they say is being rushed for passage out of the public eye in a move that echoes a series of recent legislative efforts.
Society 3 years ago
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Criminal Code revisions to rape, forced abortion fall short, activists say
Rights groups bemoan the insufficient protection afforded to women in the revision of the Criminal Code, which the government has promised to strengthen after the newly enacted Sexual Violence Law watered down points on coerced abortion and rape.
Politics 3 years ago
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Policymakers try to soften draconian provisions in Criminal Code bill
The government and lawmakers are trying to soften some draconian provisions in a bill aimed at replacing Indonesia’s colonial-era Criminal Code (KUHP) in an apparent bid to quell public outcry, as lawmakers seek to pass it before their recess next month.
