The content of PP 70/2020 regarding the recently signed castration sentence is presented below …

JAKARTA – President Joko Widodo ( Jokowi ) has signed or signed Government Regulation (PP) Number 70 of 2020 on Procedures for the implementation of actions Castration Chemistry, Installation of Electronic Devices for Detection, Rehabilitation and Announcement of the Identity of Perpetrators of Sexual Violence against Children.

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Meanwhile, the president’s consideration in signing Government Regulation Number 70 of 2020 is to overcome sexual violence against children, provide a deterrent effect on perpetrators, and prevent sexual violence against children.

In addition, to implement the provisions of article 81A paragraph (4) and article 82A paragraph (3) of Law (UU) Number 17 of 2016 on the Stipulation of Government Regulations instead of Law Number 1 Year 2OL6 relative to the Second Amendment to Law Number 23 Year 2OO2 on Child Protection in law.

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Therefore, it is necessary to stipulate a Government Regulation on Procedures for the Implementation of Chemical Castration, Installation of Electronic Detection Devices, Rehabilitation and Announcement of the Identity of Perpetrators of Sexual Violence against Children.

“Decided, the Government Regulation on Procedures for the Implementation of Chemical Castration, Installation of Electronic Devices for Detection, Rehabilitation and Announcement of the Identity of Perpetrators of Sexual Violence against Children”, reads the stipulation of PP No. 70/2020 obtained by MNC Media.

Based on article 2 of the PP, the chemical action against sexual predators is regulated. The chemical action in question, that is, the installation of electronic detectors and rehabilitation, is imposed on the perpetrator based on a judicial decision that has permanent legal force.