Published 2 years ago

Indonesia's parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence

Summary by Ground News

The law recognizes men and children can be victims of sexual violence. The legislation had languished for years amid arguments that it contravenes religious and cultural values. The law was passed a week after an Indonesian high court sentenced an Islamic boarding school principal to death for raping at least 13 students over five years and impregnating some of them.

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Times of India

indonesia: Indonesia parliament passes landmark sexual violence bill - Times of India

Rest of World News: JAKARTA: Indonesia's parliament passed on Tuesday a long-awaited bill to tackle sexual violence, aimed at providing a legal framework for victims to s.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Joy as Indonesia passes bill outlawing sexual abuse and forced marriage

The wide-ranging legislation, which comes amid a rise in such cases, is heralded as a victory ‘for all women’Indonesia has passed a landmark bill that for the first time outlaws forced marriage and sexual harassment.To tears and cheers from supporters in the gallery, on Tuesday the House of Representatives passed the long-awaited legislation that criminalises nine forms of sexual violence, including physical and verbal assault, harassment, force…

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Indonesia passes new sexual violence law amid growing cases

Indonesia's parliament Tuesday approved a far-reaching law setting punishments for sexual violence after being spurred into action by a recent case in which an Islamic boarding school principal raped and impregnated several students.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

Indonesia passes landmark law on sexual violence - but rape left out

Law excludes rape which has been a widespread concern in Indonesia

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Indonesia's parliament passes landmark bill on sexual violence

Indonesia's parliament passed a long-awaited bill on Tuesday to tackle sexual violence, aimed at building stronger cases and helping victims to secure justice in a country where sexual abuse has often been regarded as a private matter.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Indonesia passes sexual violence law amid growing cases

Indonesia’s Parliament has approved a far-reaching law setting punishments for sexual violence after being spurred into action by a recent case in which an Islamic boarding school principal raped and

2 years ago·United States

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