Indonesian Law Journal
Vol. 18 No. 1 (2025): Indonesian Law Journal Volume 18 No 1, 2025

MARITAL RAPE AND THE LIMITS OF CRIMINAL LAW: A COMPARATIVE CRITIQUE OF LEGAL GAPS IN INDONESIA AND SINGAPORE

Angkawidjaja, Elizabeth Vania (Unknown)
Wijaya, Emilia Metta Karunia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2025

Abstract

Marital rape is a crucial issue in Indonesia and Singapore, influenced by patriarchal culture and legal loopholes. This study aims to analyse the comparison of marital rape laws between the two countries, identifying significant differences in legal systems, definitions, and criminal sanctions. Unlike the Indonesian Criminal Code, which does not explicitly recognize marital rape, Singapore has reformed its laws through the Criminal Law Reform Act 2019 to criminalize such acts. This study finds that Singaporean law can contribute to Indonesia, particularly in terms of arrest procedures, victim protection systems, and the concept of consent. Using a normative-juridical approach with comparative methods, this study provides recommendations for the modernization of Indonesian law, emphasizing the need for more specific regulations and the establishment of special family courts to ensure better protection for victims.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ILJ

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Indonesian Law Journal (ILJ) is a peer-reviewed journal published in English and devoted primarily to disseminate scientific articles and analysis of issues in law and legal studies from academicians, researchers, observers, practitioners, all pattrons in ...