An essential gateway to understanding Indonesia’s bold step toward sovereign criminal justice reform.

Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP) – New Regulation provides the first full English version of Indonesia’s newly enacted criminal code, a groundbreaking reform that replaces the colonial era Wetboek van Strafrecht. This book is essential for legal professionals, academics, students, and interna- tional institutions who seek to understand the foundation of Indonesia’s evolving legal system and its approach to criminal justice in the modern era.

Presented entirely in English, this edition offers a precise, readable, and structured interpretation of the new KUHP. The book features essential commentary, legal context, and practical insights, making it a reliable resource for comparative law studies, policy evaluation, and professional reference. Whether for courtroom preparation, academic discussion, or international consultation, this volume bridges the legal language barrier with clarity and authority.

Indonesia’s criminal law reform is more than legislative change it marks a national shift toward a justice system rooted in its own cultural and constitutional identity. This book is a vital tool to engage with that transformation. Authored by leading legal experts, it serves as a trustworthy guide to navigating the substance, structure, and significance of Indonesia’s new criminal legal landscape.