Indonesia Bans Sex For People That Are Not Married
In a new bill passed to law, Indonesia banned sex for unmarried people to curb extramarital activities According to the new legislation, which go into force in three years, having sex outside of marriage might result in a prison sentence of up to a year. The numerous adjustments follow a growth in religious conservatism in the nation with a majority of Muslims. The regulations are criticised as a “disaster” for human rights and as a possible hindrance to travel and investment. This week, a number of mostly young people’s groups demonstrated against the law in front of the Jakarta parliament. It is anticipated that the new legislation would face legal challenges. Both residents and visitors living in Indonesia or travelling to vacation spots like Bali must abide by them. According to the legislation, unmarried couples who are found having sex face up to a year in jail. They are also forbidden from cohabitating, a crime punishable by up to six months in jail. Adultery is a crime for which persons are subject to incarceration. Ajeng, a 28-year-old Muslim woman who lives in Depok, West Java, said that because she has been cohabitating with her lover for the past five years, she is now in danger. According to the new rule, if one of the family members decides to contact the police, both of us might face jail time, she told the Newsmen. “What if one family member decides to put me in jail because they don’t like me? “In my opinion, cohabitation and extramarital sex are not illegal. ...