The right to life, the right to not to be tortured, the right to freedom of the individual,
to freedom of thought and conscience, the right not to be enslaved, the right to be
acknowledged as an individual before the law, and the right not to be prosecuted
retroactively under the law are human rights that cannot be diminished under any
circumstances whatsoever.
Article 5
(1) Everyone is recognized as an individual who has the right to demand and obtain
equal treatment and protection before the law as befits his or her human dignity.
(2) Everyone has the right to truly just support and protection from an objective,
impartial judiciary.
(3) All members of disadvantaged groups in society, such as children, the poor, and
the disabled, are entitled to greater protection of human rights.
Article 6
(1) In the interests of upholding human rights, the differences and needs of
indigenous peoples must be taken into consideration and protected by the law,
the public and the Government.
(2) The cultural identity of indigenous peoples, including indigenous land rights,
must be upheld, in accordance with the development of the times.
Article 7
(1) Everyone has the right to use all effective national legal means and international
forums against all violations of human rights guaranteed under Indonesian law,
and under international law concerning human rights which has been ratified by
Indonesia.
(2) Provisions set forth in international law concerning human rights ratified by the
Republic of Indonesia, are recognized under this Act as legally binding in
Indonesia.
Article 8
The principal responsibility for protecting, promoting, upholding, and fulfilling human
rights lies with the Government.