After decades of debate, Indonesia replaced the Dutch colonial-era criminal code. The government calls it “more humane, modern" for the country’s justice system, with alternatives to prison. Human ...

Indonesia’s long-delayed overhaul of its criminal justice system took effect last week, with the government hailing the “historic” change that would usher in a “more humane” era of law enforcement, ...

which, among other provisions, could impose a six-month jail term on anyone organising a parade, rally, or demonstration on public streets without police notification. This provision converts an ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesia on Friday began enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major ...

JAKARTA – Civil groups in Indonesia have warned that the newly enacted Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) can undermine civil liberties and risk pushing the country towards ...

Indonesia yesterday began enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in its legal ...

JAKARTA — Indonesia on Friday began enforcing its new penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the Southeast Asian country for more than 80 years and marking a major shift in ...

Indonesia’s new penal and criminal procedure codes have come into force, marking a shift away from colonial-era laws. Officials say the updates bring Indonesia in line withtoday’s contemporary values.

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia on Friday began enforcing its newly ratified penal code, replacing a Dutch-era criminal law that had governed the country for more than 80 years and marking a major ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Indonesian Law and Human Right Minister Yasonna Laoly, left, pose for the media with Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad ...

FILE - Indonesian Law and Human Right Minister Yasonna Laoly, left, pose for the media with Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, center, during a session ratifying the country's new criminal code ...