Entry #11261: Homosexual activity in Indonesia

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RegionIndonesia
IssueHomosexual activity
StatusLegal
Start DateAug 9, 2001
End DateDec 6, 2022
DescriptionHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18 years old. Illegal in the Autonomous province of Aceh. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography law, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.
Sourceshttps://www.reuters.com/world/indonesia-summons-britains-envoy-after-furore-over-rainbow-flag-2022-05-23/ https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/ https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf


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Revision by ignatiusnathanl. Ambiguous status now, no more legal

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End Date9999-12-122022-12-06

Revision by LGBTsoutheastasian. The law of 2022 have not yet been signed into law by the President, it is also in effect for 3 years. For now we still use the secular European national criminal code.

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Revision by LGBTsoutheastasian. The law of 2022 have not yet been signed into law by the President, it is also in effect for 3 years. For now we still use the secular European national criminal code.

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End Date2022-12-069999-12-12

Revision by Willow

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End Date9999-12-122022-12-06

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  • Status is not correct "As Indonesian, while the status of law never mention the ban of LGBTQ rights or homosexuality. Often they targeted by police force through another law such as adultery or the crime of facilitating obscene acts and under a 2008 pornography law, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. judging by situation and the current society act towards the LGBTQ community in Indonesia, it is not fair to put it as legal status. Please change it "

Revision by Pizzaslices412653

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18 years old. Partially illegal in the Autonomous province of Aceh. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography law, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18 years old. Illegal in the Autonomous province of Aceh. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography law, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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Sourceshttps://www.reuters.com/world/indonesia-summons-britains-envoy-after-furore-over-rainbow-flag-2022-05-23/ https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/ https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdfhttps://www.reuters.com/world/indonesia-summons-britains-envoy-after-furore-over-rainbow-flag-2022-05-23/ https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/ https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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Sourceshttps://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/ https://www.reuters.com/world/indonesia-summons-britains-envoy-after-furore-over-rainbow-flag-2022-05-23/https://www.reuters.com/world/indonesia-summons-britains-envoy-after-furore-over-rainbow-flag-2022-05-23/ https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/ https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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Sourceshttps://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/ https://www.reuters.com/world/indonesia-summons-britains-envoy-after-furore-over-rainbow-flag-2022-05-23/

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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Sourceshttps://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/ https://www.reuters.com/world/indonesia-summons-britains-envoy-after-furore-over-rainbow-flag-2022-05-23/https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18 years old. Partially illegal in the Autonomous province of Aceh. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18 years old. Partially illegal in the Autonomous province of Aceh. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography law, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.
Sourceshttps://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/ https://www.reuters.com/world/indonesia-summons-britains-envoy-after-furore-over-rainbow-flag-2022-05-23/

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18 years old. Partially illegal in the Autonomous province of Aceh. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts, an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts, an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality, does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private, non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The age of consent is 18. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality, does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private, non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality, does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private, non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpretation of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality, does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private, non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality, does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private, non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. In 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison. Although, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by LGBT_southeastasian

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality, does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private, non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province, which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though, the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act, coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

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Start Date1945-08-162001-08-09
End Date2015-10-259999-12-12
NoteThe date listed is the ratification of the Indonesian Constitution. Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of Aceh and the city of Palembang .Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.
Sourceshttps://76crimes.com/76-countries-where-homosexuality-is-illegal/https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/

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Start Date1993-01-011945-08-16
Start Date Unknownmonth
End Date9999-12-122015-10-25
NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.The date listed is the ratification of the Indonesian Constitution. Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of Aceh and the city of Palembang .
Sourceshttps://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/https://76crimes.com/76-countries-where-homosexuality-is-illegal/

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Start Date2001-08-091993-01-01
Start Date Unknownmonth

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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Sourceshttps://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/https://jdih.acehprov.go.id/qanun/Qanun_Aceh_Nomor_6_Tahun_2014_tentang_Hukum_Jinayat.pdf https://www.hukumonline.com/klinik/detail/ulasan/lt552a63ea8f052/apakah-homoseksual-bisa-dipidana/ https://pridelegal.com/indonesia-lgbt-laws/

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

Old Value New Value
NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law allows homosexual conducts an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002, a special autonomy was introduced in the Aceh province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law.The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

Old Value New Value
NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though,the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people.

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private , non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province.The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private,non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

Old Value New Value
NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private , non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison . Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private , non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison.Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private , non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 lashes or equivalent to 8 years in prison . Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private , non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 strokes of the cane or equivalent to 8 years in prison . Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .

Revision by Muhammadaji2022

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NoteHomosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private , non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. While Indonesian has allowed private and consensual relations between persons of the same sex, it has a higher age of consent for same sex relations than for heterosexual relations since 1993 (17 for heterosexuals , 18 for homosexuals). Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 lashes . Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .Homosexuality is legal in Indonesia with the exception of the Aceh province. The Indonesian National law does not criminalize homosexuality ,does not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalize private , non commercial gay acts among consenting adults. Since 2002 , the Indonesian government gave the Aceh province the right to introduce a special autonomy for the province , which enables Aceh to have sharia law. The northernmost province of Aceh proceeded to enact a sharia based anti homosexuality law that punishes anyone caught having Gay sex with 100 lashes or equivalent to 8 years in prison . Though , the Indonesian law does not criminalize homosexuality an overbroad interpreration of the pornography act , coupled with government action has enabled the police to use in targetting LGBT people .

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