Lupa Kata Sandi? Klik di Sini

atau Masuk melalui

Belum Memiliki Akun Daftar di Sini


atau Daftar melalui

Sudah Memiliki Akun Masuk di Sini

Konfirmasi Email

Kami telah mengirimkan link aktivasi melalui email ke rudihamdani@gmail.com.

Klik link aktivasi dan dapatkan akses membaca 2 artikel gratis non Laput di koran dan Majalah Tempo

Jika Anda tidak menerima email,
Kirimkan Lagi Sekarang

Tempo English
Support Tempo
LOGIN REGISTER
image-bahasa
image-language

Cohabitation Is Crime in Final Draft of Criminal Code Bill

Translator

Dewi Elvia Muthiariny

Editor

Markus Wisnu Murti

8 July 2022 20:05 WIB

College students stage a protest against the Criminal Code Bill (RKUHP) in the State Palace area, Bogor city, Monday, June 27, 2022. Tempo/Intern/Muhammad Syauqi Amrullah

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cohabitation or the acts of people living together as partners and engaging in sexual intercourse outside wedlock is considered a crime in the final draft of the Criminal Code bill.

Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej submitted the final draft bill or RKUHP to the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission III on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.

In the final draft received by Tempo, Article 416 contains the prohibition of cohabitation or locally known kumpul kebo. “Those who live together as husband and wife outside of marriage is sentenced to maximum imprisonment of 6 (six) months or a maximum fine of category II,” as read in Article 416 of the draft bill.

However, the crime can only be prosecuted based on a complaint, which can also be withdrawn so long the examination in court has not yet started.

In Indonesia, cohabitation has become a matter of controversy, from a religious point of view, state law, or customary law.

Lawyer-cum-politician Gayus Lambuun voiced criticism. He said the issue of decency has never been addressed by the state because the country has no right to regulate the matter. He cited that Article 28 of the 1945 Constitution guarantees the protection of the private rights of citizens.

FATHUR RACHMAN

Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News 

Criminal CodeCohabitationRKUHPDPR1945 Constitution


Recommended

House Member Highlights Lack of Govt Appreciation for Health Workers Amid Dismissal Case in NTT

7 hari lalu

House Member Highlights Lack of Govt Appreciation for Health Workers Amid Dismissal Case in NTT

DPR Commission IX member highlighted the case of the dismissal of 249 non-civil servants health workers in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).


DPR Questions PT Timah Boss over Alleged Corruption That Caused Rp271tn State Loss

22 hari lalu

DPR Questions PT Timah Boss over Alleged Corruption That Caused Rp271tn State Loss

DPR questioned PT Timah Boss company's President Director about the alleged corruption in the processing of Mining Business Permits (IUP).


DPR Suggest Forming Investment Work Committee over Suspicions of Foul Play in Mining Licensing

23 hari lalu

DPR Suggest Forming Investment Work Committee over Suspicions of Foul Play in Mining Licensing

DPR proposed the formation of an investment working committee as a way to resolve the many problems in investment, especially in the mining sector.


House Officially Approves Jakarta Special Status Bill

28 hari lalu

House Officially Approves Jakarta Special Status Bill

The House of Representatives (DPR) officially ratified the bill on the special status of Jakarta (RUU DKJ) today, March 28.


House to Pass Jakarta Special Region Bill Today

28 hari lalu

House to Pass Jakarta Special Region Bill Today

The House of Representatives (DPR) was set to hold a meeting today to deliberate on the passage of two bills, including on the Jakarta Special Region.


Police Confirm 16 Arrested During Protest before DPR, KPU

35 hari lalu

Police Confirm 16 Arrested During Protest before DPR, KPU

The Jakarta Metro Jaya Police confirmed that they are investigating 16 protesters from the two rallies on Tuesday, March 19, in front of DPR and KPU.


Protesters Before DPR Call for Election Inquiry, Jokowi's Impeachment

36 hari lalu

Protesters Before DPR Call for Election Inquiry, Jokowi's Impeachment

Hundreds of people staged a protest to denounce the alleged election fraud and demanded the impeachment of President Jokowi before the DPR today.


The Importance of the Right of Inquiry

41 hari lalu

The Importance of the Right of Inquiry

Jokowi is taking Indonesia right back to the start of the Reformasi era. The right of inquiry could be a way to save democracy.


KontraS Slams Indonesia's Lacking Answers in ICCPR's Human Rights Committee Session in Geneva

41 hari lalu

KontraS Slams Indonesia's Lacking Answers in ICCPR's Human Rights Committee Session in Geneva

KontraS regrets the Indonesian delegation's response to various human rights criticisms and questions from the ICCPR Committee in Geneva.


House Urged to Ratify Domestic Workers Protection Bill

43 hari lalu

House Urged to Ratify Domestic Workers Protection Bill

Several legal aid associations for women and domestic workers have implored the House to expeditiously pass the bill on domestic workers' protection.