Top Indonesian University Suspends 16 Law Students Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
The University of Indonesia (UI) has suspended 16 law students following allegations of sexual harassment involving vulgar remarks and sexually explicit jokes targeting at least 20 female students and seven lecturers. The scandal erupted after screenshots from a student chat group went viral on social media, sparking public outrage and intense scrutiny of the institution. The suspensions, effective from April 15 to May 30, bar the accused from all academic activities and campus premises, except for investigation-related purposes. UI established a Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force to ensure an objective investigation while protecting victims and witnesses from further interaction with the perpetrators. Indonesia’s Higher Education Minister Brian Yuliarto emphasized zero tolerance for campus violence, citing Ministerial Regulation No. 55/2024, which mandates safe educational environments and victim protection. The government is closely monitoring the case to ensure transparency and fairness, noting that any criminal elements will be processed under Indonesia’s Sexual Violence Crime Law. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat gender-based violence in Indonesian higher education institutions.
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Top Indonesian University Suspends 16 Law Students Over Alleged Sexual Harassment
The University of Indonesia (UI) has suspended 16 law students following allegations of sexual harassment involving vulgar remarks and sexually explicit jokes targeting at least 20 female students and seven lecturers. The scandal erupted after screenshots from a student chat group went viral on social media, sparking public outrage and intense scrutiny of the institution. The suspensions, effective from April 15 to May 30, bar the accused from all academic activities and campus premises, except for investigation-related purposes. UI established a Violence Prevention and Handling Task Force to ensure an objective investigation while protecting victims and witnesses from further interaction with the perpetrators. Indonesia’s Higher Education Minister Brian Yuliarto emphasized zero tolerance for campus violence, citing Ministerial Regulation No. 55/2024, which mandates safe educational environments and victim protection. The government is closely monitoring the case to ensure transparency and fairness, noting that any criminal elements will be processed under Indonesia’s Sexual Violence Crime Law. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat gender-based violence in Indonesian higher education institutions.
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