Ages of Consent in Asia - Indonesia

Indonesia

In Indonesia the national age of consent for heterosexual sexual activity is 19 years for males and 16 years for females. The age of consent for homosexuals is 18. In 2002, the Indonesian Government gave Aceh province the right to introduce Islamic sharia, albeit only to Muslim residents. Sharia gives no restrictions on age at marriage, and defines 9 as the minimum age for consummation, in accordance with the Qur'an and the example set by Muhammad. Fifty two regions have since enacted sharia law from the Qur'an, which criminalizes homosexuality.

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