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Controversial Indonesian Criminal Law Takes Effect

The 345-page criminal code criminalises unnotified protests and insulting leaders with penalties up to four years, sparking concerns over civil liberties and potential abuse.

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The Indonesian government defended a controversial criminal code which could punish organizing a demonstration without police notification....Keep on reading: Controversial Indonesian criminal law takes effect

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Controversial Indonesian criminal law takes effect

The Indonesian government defended a controversial criminal code which could punish organizing a demonstration without police notification....Keep on reading: Controversial Indonesian criminal law takes effect

·Manila, Philippines
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Infographic: List of Criminal Offenses in the New Criminal Code

The new Criminal Code (KUHP) officially came into effect on Friday, January 2, 2026. This also brings with it a number of criminal provisions. What are they?

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Indonesia’s new criminal code takes effect, stirring concerns over civil rights and free speech

Indonesia's new criminal code takes effect, sparking concerns among activists over its impact on civil rights and free speech. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore
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Rocky Gerung Calls the Article on Insulting the President in the New Criminal Code Stupid

Political observer Rocky Gerung has strongly criticized the article on insulting the president which has been reinserted into the new Criminal Code.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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