The Independent Singapore Indonesia’s revised Criminal Code takes effect, introducing morality laws and wider speech offences amid hopes for reform and fears of abuse
INDONESIA: Indonesia is stepping into unfamiliar territory as a revised Criminal Code takes effect on Jan 2, closing the chapter on laws that date back to Dutch colonial rule. For the régime, this new law is a mark of legal freedom and cultural significance. For detractors, it is a time that demands attention, care and […]