University students protest outside the Indonesian Parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: Reuters
Thousands in Indonesia protest against bill that would ban extramarital sex
- The government has delayed a vote on the controversial bill, which would outlaw gay and sex outside marriage
- Critics say the bill violates free speech and is discriminatory, but supporters say it reflects the ‘character and personality of the Indonesian people’
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University students protest outside the Indonesian Parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (right) gives his state-of-the-nation address at a general assembly at parliament in Jakarta in August. Photo: AFP
Millions may risk jail as Indonesia prepares to outlaw sex outside marriage
- Law will also apply to foreigners, and will affect homosexuals as gay marriage is not recognised in Indonesia
- New penal code expected to be adopted next week also introduces stiff penalties for insulting president’s dignity
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Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (right) gives his state-of-the-nation address at a general assembly at parliament in Jakarta in August. Photo: AFP