No, tourists won’t be affected by Indonesia’s controversial new law. #bali #travel #news
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00:00A new law in Indonesia that bans sex outside of marriage has human rights organizations
00:05and tourists worried.
00:07Previously officials said the new law would apply to foreign residents and tourists, but
00:11now some have clarified that it will not.
00:13Bali Governor Wayne Coster said the island is comfortable and safe to visit and clarified
00:17that there's really nothing to worry about.
00:20He also said there would be no checks on marital statuses at tourist accommodations like hotels,
00:24villas, guest houses or spas, or inspections by public officials or community groups.
00:29The controversial new law, which is set to go into effect in three years, bans sex outside
00:34of marriage and cohabitation before marriage.
00:37Breaking it could result in a punishment of up to one year in prison.
00:42Human rights orgs are also concerned about people's right to privacy and expression,
00:46with some saying it will disproportionately affect women, LGBTQ plus people, and ethnic
00:51minorities.