Indonesia does not recognise same-sex marriage. In Aceh, homosexuality is illegal under Islamic Sharia law, and punishable by flogging or prison. Most parts of Indonesia do not have a sodomy law and do not currently criminalise private, non-commercial gay acts among consenting adults, yet there is no specific Indonesian law that protects the LGBT community against discrimination and hate crimes. Indonesian same-sex couples and households headed by same-sex couples are not eligible for any of the legal protections available to opposite-sex married couples. Traditional mores disapprove of homosexuality and transitioning, which impacts public policy. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT) people in Indonesia face legal challenges and prejudices not experienced by non- LGBT residents. Limited protection following a legal process ( see below)Īdoption by single LGBT people recognized, but adoptions by same sex couples are banned Not explicitly prohibited by Law (de jure), Illegal (de facto) Transgender people have a constitutional right to change their legal gender with several conditions, although a third gender is not recognized