Indonesia
Several articles in the draft revision for the 2014 Copyright Law may lead to overlapping with other regulations as well as the criminalization of journalists and content creators for producing pieces that criticize public officials.
Safeguarding local media: Several journalists show banners demanding fair pay and that media companies protect sexual violence victims on May 1, 2025, during a march to commemorate International Labor Day in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. (Antara/Andry Denisah)
The Legal Aid Institute for the Press (LBH Pers) has raised concerns over several provisions in the latest draft revision of the 2014 Copyright Law that may be used to criminalize journalists for their contents.
Concerns came as the House of Representatives’ Legislation Body (Baleg) resumed deliberations for the law revision, which is expected to update the regulations governing intellectual property rights, royalties and the overall creative economy.
