Indonesian new criminal codes ‘regressive’: advocates

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Indonesia passed new criminal codes this week, with extramarital sex and couples without being legally married being punished with jail.

Advocates also fear these laws will also target the LGBTIQ+ community in the country, women who decides to have an abortion, and press freedom.

But how will these criminal laws affect Australian residents in Indonesia and tourists?

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