Maidina Rahmawati - The New Criminal Code
Talking Indonesia
- Published
- February 11, 2026
- Duration
- 34:13
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- description
- Last updated
- Sep 2, 2026
Discusses On January 2nd, 2026, Indonesia entered what officials are calling a "new era" of criminal justice. …
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On January 2nd, 2026, Indonesia entered what officials are calling a "new era" of criminal justice. The country implemented a completely new Criminal code – KUHP - and a new Criminal Procedure Code—known as KUHAP—that changes what counts as a crime and how crimes are identified, investigated and punished. The government says this marks a shift toward "res…
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On January 2nd, 2026, Indonesia entered what officials are calling a "new era" of criminal justice. The country implemented a completely new Criminal code – KUHP - and a new Criminal Procedure Code—known as KUHAP—that changes what counts as a crime and how crimes are identified, investigated and punished. The government says this marks a shift toward "restorative justice" that prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment. Officials describe it as "more humane, modern, and just". But civil society