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A man is publicly whipped as punishment for being in a same-sex relationship, Banda Aceh, May 2017 - AAP.

A man is publicly whipped as punishment for being in a same-sex relationship, Banda Aceh, May 2017 - AAP. Source: AAP

Indonesia is ready to criminalise same-sex relations and extramarital sex as part of an overhaul of the country's criminal code.


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By Ricky Onggokusumo, Abbie O'Brien

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Indonesia is ready to criminalise same-sex relations and extramarital sex as part of an overhaul of the country's criminal code.


Why are LGBTIQ Indonesians concerned about proposed changes to the country’s criminal code?   What are the proposed changes?  Do they reflect socio-political change in Indonesia? 


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