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Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Regulations Amending Law on the second amendment to the Child Protection Law (No. 23/2002) No. 1 of 2016. -

Adoption: 2016-05-25 | IDN-2016-R-103078

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law No. 35 of 2014 Amending Law on Child Protection (No. 23/2002). -

Adoption: 2014-10-17 | IDN-2014-L-98588

Makes considerable number of amendments to the 2002 Law, in particular amends articles 1 (definitions), 6 (freedom of religion), 9 (right to education), 12 (rights of children with disabilities), 14 (right to live with parents), 15 (provides that every child has the right to be protected from a. abuse in political activities; b. involvement in armed conflict; c. involvement in social unrest; d. involvement in events containing violent elements; e. involvement in war; and f. sexual crimes), 20 (lists those responsible for implementation of child protection), 21 (obligation to implement this law without discrimination with respect to the child's race, religion, class, gender, ethnicity, culture and language, legal status, birth order, and physical and/or mental capabilities), 22 (obligation of government to support parents and guardians). Also amends the following articles: 23-28, 33, 38, 38A, 38, 39, 41, 41A, 43-45, 45A, 45B, 46-49, 51, 53-56, 58, 59, 59A, 60, 64-67, 67A, 67B, 67C, 68-77, 80-83, 86-89, 91.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law on the Child Criminal Justice System (Law No. 11/2012). (Undang-Undang Tentang Sistem Peradilan Pidana Anak) -

Adoption: 2012-07-15 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-15 | IDN-2012-L-91044

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Aims
Chapter III - Child Criminal Justice Procedures
Chapter IV - Social Officer
Chapter V - Crime and Action
Chapter VI - Service, Care, Education, Child Development, and Child Counseling
Chapter VII - Child Victims and Child Witnesses
Chapter VIII - Education and Training
Chapter IX - Role of Society
Chapter X - Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation
Chapter XI - Administrative Sanctions
Chapter XII - Criminal Offences Conditions
Chapter XIII - Transitional Provisions
Chapter XIV - Final Provisions

Repeals Law No. 3/1997 on Child Justice.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Realization of Activities for the Reduction of Child Labour to Support Hopeful Family Program of 2012 (Decree of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. 7/2012).

Adoption: 2012-01-12 | Date of end of application: 2012-12-31 | IDN-2012-R-95242

Decrees that activities to reduce child labour are to be carried out in the 84 regencies/municipalities in 21 provinces. These activities are to be carried out in coordination with the competent government authorities and NGOs. The Director General of Manpower Control and Development is responsible for the implementation of the Hopeful Family Program (PPA-PKH) of 2012. Governors and Mayors/Regents are to be patrons of PPA-PKH.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No. KEP.115/MEN/VII/2004 on Protection of Children undertaking jobs to develop talent and interest.

Adoption: 2004-07-07 | Date of entry into force: 2004-07-07 | IDN-2004-R-68768

Sets forth requirements for children to take on such jobs, in particular obligations of the employers of children of less than 15 years old (art. 5).

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Decree No. Kep.235/MEN/2003 concerning Jobs that Jeopardize the Health, Safety and Morals of Children.

Adoption: 2003-10-31 | IDN-2003-R-71282

Implements Art. 74 of Act No. 13 of 2003 on Manpower. Children, defined as any child under the age of 18 years, are prohibited from being employed in a job that jeopardizes their health, safety or morals and employers are prohibited from employing children to work overtime. The types of jobs referred to are included in the Annex to the Decree and include work with machines, engines, heavy duty equipment, jobs where there are physical hazards, chemical hazards, biological hazards or that by nature are hazardous. Jobs that harm the moral of children include jobs in bars, discotheques, etc. places that may be used for prostitution, promotion of alcohol, drugs to arouse sexual desire or cigarettes.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law on Child Protection (No. 23/2002). (Undang-Undang Tentang Perlindungan Anak) -

Adoption: 2002-10-22 | IDN-2002-L-63103

Comprehensive legislation on protection of children. Child is defined as person under the age of 18, including child in uterus. Basic objective is to guarantee and protect rights of children, so as to ensure their survival, growth and development. Divided into 14 chapters. Chapter 1 contains general provisions; Chapter 2 sets forth basic principles and objectives. Chapter 3 regulates rights and obligations of child. Chapter 4 provides for obligations and responsibilities of state, government, society, family and parents in implementing child protection. Chapter 5 regulates status of child. Chapter 6 provides for upbringing power. Chapter 7 deals with custody; Chapter 8 with upbringing and adoption of child. Chapter 9 provides for implementation of protection; Chapter 10 for public participation. Chapter 11 establishes Indonesian Child Protection Commission. Chapter 12 contains criminal provisions. Finally, Chapters 13 and 14 contain transitional and closing provisions.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree on the National Action Plan for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour (No. 59/2002). (Keputusan Presiden Tentang Rencana Aksi Nasional Penghapusan Bentuk-Bentuk Pekerjaan Terburuk Untuk Anak) -

Adoption: 2002-08-13 | IDN-2002-R-65381

Sets forth national plan of action on elimination of worst forms of child labour. Chapter I contains introductory provisions, including definition of worst forms of child labour. Chapter II provides for the national policy, Chapter III for action programs and Chapter IV for role and responsibilities in implementing the measures. Chapter V deals with monitoring and evaluation.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree on National Action Plan for Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour (No. 12/2001). (Keputusan Presiden Tentang Komite Aksi Nasional Penghapusan Bentuk-Bentuk Peker-Jaan Terburuk Untuk Anak) -

Adoption: 2001-01-17 | IDN-2001-R-58973

Makes provision for elimination of the worst forms of child labour, such as slavery, prostitution, employment in prohibited activities, and employment under dangerous working conditions. Establishes a National Action Committee for this purpose.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Minister of Home Affairs and Regional Autonomy on Control of Child Workers (No. 5 of 2001).

Adoption: 2001-01-08 | IDN-2001-R-59481

Makes provision for protecting children aged 15 and below against all types of work hazardous to their health and detrimental to their learning activities as well as their physical, mental, moral and intellectual growth and development. Provides for programmes on the control of child labour. These shall include: ban and abolition of all kinds of worst jobs for children; provision of proper protection for child workers carrying out light jobs; improvement of family income to prevent children from carrying out jobs as well as to create a climate in favour of child growth and development; and dissemination of control of child workers programmes to bureaucrats, politicians, social institutions and the public.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law on the Ratification of the ILO Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 (No. 182) (No. 1/2000). (Undang-Undang Tentang Pengesahan Ilo Convention No. 182 Concerning The Prohibition And Immediate Action For The Elimination Of The Worst Forms Of Child Labour (Konvensi Ilo No. 182 Mengenai Pelarangan Dan Tindakan Segera Penghapusan Bentuk-Bentuk Pekerjaan Terburuk Untuk Anak).) -

Adoption: 2000-03-08 | IDN-2000-L-56658

Provides for the Ratification of the ILO Convention No. 182 concerning the prohibition and immediate action for the elimination of the worst forms of child labour.

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Regulation of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. PER.03/MEN/1982 in medical services.

Adoption: 1982-04-23 | IDN-1982-M-3209

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Law, Act

Law No. 4/1979 on Child Welfare. (Undang-Undang Nomor 4 Tahun 1979 tentang Kesejahteraan Anak) -

Adoption: 1979-07-23 | IDN-1979-L-91142

CHAPTER I - General Provisions
CHAPTER II - Right of the Child
CHAPTER III - Liability of Parents for Child Welfare
CHAPTER IV - Undertaking Child Welfare
CHAPTER V - Transitional and Concluding Provisions

Indonesia - Elimination of child labour, protection of children and young persons - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Instruction No. INS/3/DP/1976 of the Director General of Industrial Relations development and Manpower Protection concerning the uniformity and orderliness of the settlement of granting the permission to deviate from the provision on hours of work and rest period.

Adoption: 1976-03-01 | IDN-1976-M-5262

Issued under Act No. 1 of 1951 (dealing with employment of children, young persons and women, rest and working hours).