Couples Flogged In Indonesia

Indonesia banned sex outside of marriage in its latest criminal code in 2022 but that law will not come into force until next year. The region started using religious law after it was granted special autonomy in 2001.

The conservative region on the northern tip of Sumatra island passed a regulation a week ago that would see criminals whipped only behind prison walls. It was not clear when the new rule would come into effect.

Indonesia banned sex outside of marriage in its latest criminal code in 2022 but that law will not come into force until next year. The region started using religious law after it was granted special autonomy in 2001.

The conservative region on the northern tip of Sumatra island passed a regulation a week ago that would see criminals whipped only behind prison walls. It was not clear when the new rule would come into effect.