Caning in Indonesia

A man being caned in Aceh, September 2014

Caning is a legal punishment in some parts of Indonesia. ^{[1] [2]} Although there is no nationwide law on the matter, it is often used as a punishment for a wide range of crimes, including homosexuality, in the Sharia-ruled Aceh autonomous province. ^{[3] [4]}

Crimes punishable with caning in Indonesia include adultery, gambling, alcohol consumption, homosexuality, rape, and any display of sexual affection or intimacy outside of marriage. ^{[5] [3]}

See also

• Caning in Malaysia
• Homosexuality in Indonesia

References

1. Peterson, Daniel (2017-05-31). "Caning of gay men in Aceh: not necessarily the exception to Indonesian rule". The Conversation. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
2. "Indonesian province to punish gay sex with caning". ABC News. 2014-09-27. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
3. "Does Caning Contribute to Criminal Law Enforcement? A Case Study of Aceh, Indonesia". KnE Social Sciences. 2023-05-26. doi:10.18502/kss.v8i9.13368. ISSN   2518-668X.
4. "Sharia court sentences men to public caning after they were caught kissing". The Independent. 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-12-23.
5. "The countries that cane their convicts". BBC News. 2017-05-23. Retrieved 2025-12-23.