Last Change:

06/02/2025

The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia

Year: 1945

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Description

The 1945 Constitution of Indonesia is the nation's supreme law, outlining government structure, citizen rights and duties, and state governance principles. The Indonesian Constitution recognizes foreign nationals as residents under Article 26, with citizenship and residency regulated by law. While Article 27 ensures equality for citizens, Articles 28 extend fundamental human rights, including legal recognition and security to all individuals. The right to seek asylum is found in article 28G(2).