Indonesia, Bali criminalises sex outside of marriage trends now Urgent warning for Aussie travellers headed to Bali as Indonesia passes controversial law making sex outside marriage punishable by jail By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia Published: 06:54 GMT, 6 December 2022 | Updated: 06:54 GMT, 6 December 2022 Viewcomments Indonesia has passed strict new laws that criminalises sex outside of marriage. Officials have confirmed those caught having sex outside a marriage face up to one year behind bars. The new laws also apply to foreign residents and tourists, including thousands of Australians who visit the island hotspot each year. The new criminal code is expected to be passed on December 15, Indonesia's deputy justice minister, Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej, told Reuters. More to come Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility