Which landmark criminal statutory code was enacted by the Indonesian Parliament in January 2023 under Law No. 1/2023, scheduled to replace the century-old Dutch colonial criminal code in January 2026?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. New Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP Baru)
- Step 1: Law No. 1/2023 enacted a full national Criminal Code (Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana / KUHP), replacing the colonial Wetboek van Strafrecht voor Nederlandsch-Indië. Step 2. It incorporates a three-year transition period, entering full legal force in January 2026. Answer: New Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP Baru). Why not the others: KUHPM applies exclusively to military personnel.
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