Previously, women could obtain this document from medical professionals or psychologists.
Reuters
August 03, 2024
New rules issued this week by Indonesia will make the police the only authority allowed to give the go-ahead for abortions for rape victims, drawing criticism from rights activists who said the changes were regressive.
Abortion is illegal in Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim population, except in the event of a medical emergency or rape. The new regulations stipulate that to be recognised as a rape victim, women must obtain a document that only the police can issue.
Previously, women could obtain this document from medical professionals or psychologists.