As the Taliban returns, 20 years of progress for women looks set to disappear overnight

Published 18 Aug 2021

Video Recording - Virtual Roundtables on Asian Law #9: Criminal Law Reform in Asia

The Virtual Roundtable on Asian Law #9: Criminal Law Reform in Asia was held on 16 October 2020.The panel discussed various aspects of criminal law reform including the evolution of the penal code in various Asian jurisdictions such as Singapore, Myanmar, Bhutan and India, the death penalty in jurisdictions such as Hong Kong and Singapore, and the consideration of personality disorders in sentencing.

Published 03 Dec 2020

Drugs Law and Legal Practice in Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam

Drugs Law and Legal Practice in Southeast Asia co-authored by Centre for Indonesian Law, Islam and Society Director, Professor Tim Lindsey and Asian Law Centre Director, Professor Pip Nicholson, investigates criminal law and practice relevant to drugs regulation in three Southeast Asian jurisdictions: Indonesia, Singapore and Vietnam.

Published 14 Jun 2016

Muslim nations need light and leadership to abolish death penalty

Indonesia could become a pioneer in the abolition of capital punishment and an example for other Muslim countries to follow, according to former Indonesian judge Professor Jimly Asshiddiqie.

Published 13 Aug 2015

Indonesia at Melbourne launches

The University of Melbourne has recently launched the Indonesia at Melbourne blog, a new platform for analysis, research and commentary on contemporary Indonesia by academics, experts and students affiliated with the university.

Published 29 Jul 2015