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There are three types of law in Indonesia. The general legal system is derived from the Dutch legal system, while
Islamic law applies to Muslims. A third law system, ‘Adat’ or customary law, is applied mainly in local disputes.
For more information about Indonesian law, please click on any of the topics to the left. This list is continually updated.
Further Reading
Damian, E. 'Indonesia's Formal Legal System: an Introduction.' American Journal of Comparative Law. Vol 20, 172.
Gautama, S. Introduction to Indonesian Law: Unity in Diversity. Rothman, Littleton, Colorado, 1974.
Hooker, M B. Adat Law in Modern Indonesia. Oxford University Press, Kuala Lumpur, 1978.
Hooker, M B. Islamic Law in South-East Asia. OUP, Singapore, 1984.
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