It is just the latest move in a widespread crackdown on Indonesia's gay and lesbian community since 2015 , which has shocked and horrified the country's LGBT population. The organization said it was concerned the new criminal code could negatively affect Indonesia's democracy and freedom of expression, while harming the country's "vulnerable groups." "Many Islamist leaders are going to put pressure on every politician (to pass the criminal code) ... Many politicians in a conservative country like Indonesia will think twice before standing up for an LGBT individual," he said. There is no confirmed date for when the final vote on the criminal code will come, or what form the final legislation might take.

Source: CNN February 25, 2018 22:27 UTC