After decades of debate, Indonesia replaced the Dutch colonial-era criminal code. The government calls it “more humane, ...

The Civil Society Coalition holds a public debate with the government and the DPR regarding the KUHAP revision in front of the Pancasila Gate, DPR building, Jakarta, July 14, 2025. Tempo/Amston Probel ...

Observers say the new Criminal Code and revised Criminal Procedure Code entrench provisions that undermine democracy.

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The new Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) is officially in effect as of January 2, 2026, but key implementing regulations ...

Indonesia Says New Criminal Procedure Code Meets Public Input Standards Minister says Indonesia's new criminal procedure code ...