Selasa , 02 Sep 2014, 18:26 WIB

Observer: Abortion contrary to law

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The Government Regulation No. 61/2014 on reproductive health, which permits abortion for the victims of rape, is contrary to Law No. 23/2002 on child protection, women...

Rabu , 13 Aug 2014, 19:12 WIB

Minister of Religious Affairs defends abortion law

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The Government's Regulation Number 61/2014 on abortion legalized last July is in line with the Indonesian Ulema Council's (MUI's) recommendation, stated Minister for Religious Affairs Lukman Hakim Saifuddin."In the regulation, abortion is allowed under certain conditions. It is in line with the recommendations from the MUI," Lukman remarked.According to the minister, the government allows abortion if...