Current Version
| Region | Indonesia |
| Issue | Homosexual activity |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Jan 2, 2026 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | According to Human Dignity Trust, there hasn't been a direct change in homosexuality laws after the 2023 criminal code came into force on January 2, 2026. Homosexuality is only illegal in Aceh and South Sumatra provinces in Indonesia. |
| Sources | https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/indonesia/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "Criminal Code of 2023 came into force and, despite not criminalising directly, some NGOs like HRW expressed worry about law application on homosexual activity.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63869078
https://thenightly.com.au/world/smartraveller-australian-tourists-warned-they-could-be-jailed-for-sex-outside-marriage-in-indonesia-c-21188322
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/indonesias-new-criminal-code-requires-public-oversight-minister-says-2025-12-31/"
Revision History (2)
edited by LGBTsoutheastasian. Per discussion in discord, International NGOs haven't changed the law status for Indonesia because the new law hasn't directly criminalized homosexuality.
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| Sources | https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/indonesia/ | https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/indonesia/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia |
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created by LGBTsoutheastasian
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0 | Original entry | |
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| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Jan 2, 2026 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | According to Human Dignity Trust, there hasn't been a direct change in homosexuality laws after the 2023 criminal code came into force on January 2, 2026. Homosexuality is only illegal in Aceh and South Sumatra provinces in Indonesia. |
| Sources | https://www.humandignitytrust.org/country-profile/indonesia/ |