Activists back court ruling striking insult-to-government crimes
By The BriefBrief
Indonesian legal experts and activists supported a Constitutional Court decision that voided provisions criminalising insulting the government and disseminating such insults, punishable by up to three years in prison. They also said there were doubts about how effectively the ruling would work after the updated penal code took effect in January.
WHO:Indonesian legal experts and activists
WHAT:They voiced support for a Constitutional Court ruling striking down criminal provisions on insulting the government, while expressing doubts about its effectiveness.
WHEN:Aug 31, 2026
WHERE:Indonesia
WHY:They were reacting to the Constitutional Court decision voiding provisions that criminalised insulting the government and disseminating such insults.
