Indonesia is set to penalise the act of having intercourse outside of marriage, under their new criminal code, according to Reuters.
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The new law is set to be passed in parliament this month, with those being found guilty of the act liable for imprisonment of up to 1 year.
Among the other activities that will be deemed illegal include:
- Living together before marriage
- Insulting the president and/or the state institutions
- Expressing opposing views to Indonesia’s ideology
- Abortions (except rape victims)
- Use of black magic
Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, the Deputy Justice Minister of Indonesia, said that the new criminal code will be in line with the values of Indonesia.