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Indonesian activists hail ruling to strike down ban on insulting government, but question impact

Published

31 August 2026

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regulatory

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Indonesia

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Read at reuters.com

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Indonesia's Constitutional Court struck down legal provisions criminalising insults against the government, recognising free speech concerns, but experts warn other laws may still restrict critics.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your Indonesian market approach must factor in loosened government insult laws but prepare for other defamation rules that still restrict critics. Advocacy or civil rights ventures should explore openings while risk remains in legal gaps.

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