Law of the Republic of Indonesia no. 39 of 1999 on human rights.

This Law, consisting of 106 articles, concerns the acknowledgement, protection and respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, in execution of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights promulgated by the United Nations. The following relevant terms are defined: human rights; human fundamental obligations; discrimination; torture; child; human rights violation; National human rights commission.
The Law identifies human rights that cannot be derogated under any circumstances, including: the right to life, the right to not to be tortured, the right to individual freedom, the right not to be enslaved and the right not to be prosecuted retroactively under the law. The Law provides for protection of cultural identity. The Law describes and details human rights and fundamental freedoms, including: right to life and to live in a healthy environment; right to self development; right to justice; right to individual freedom; right to security; right to welfare; women’s and children’s rights, including education and health services. Other matters covered by this Law include: government obligations and responsibility; limitations and prohibitions; National commission on human rights tasks; public participation; establishment of a court to persecute gross violations of human rights.