Bandung City DPRD Special Committee Accelerates Discussion of Regulation on Prevention and Control of Risky Sexual Behaviour
Bandung City DPRD’s Special Committee (Pansus) 14 continues to demonstrate significant progress in discussing a draft regional regulation (Ranperda) on prevention and control of risky sexual behaviour and sexual deviation.
Pansus Chairman Radea explained that discussion has currently entered the clause-by-clause examination phase in collaboration with the sponsoring Regional Device Organisation (OPD), namely the Health Office.
In this process, the Pansus has conducted various participatory stages, including focus group discussions (FGD) with academics, practitioners, civil society organisations, and community representatives. Additionally, the Pansus has received public audiences and conducted consultations with government authorities to enrich the substance of the draft regulation.
“All of these stages are undertaken to ensure the draft regulation is genuinely comprehensive and responsive to community needs. We continue to strive to complete this discussion on schedule,” stated Radea.
In its examination, the Pansus has emphasised its commitment to prioritising the interests of Bandung City residents and ensuring alignment with the hierarchy of applicable legislation. The primary focus of this regulation is on efforts to prevent and control risky sexual behaviour and sexual deviation.
As a comparative reference, the Pansus has studied several regions that previously enacted similar regulations, including:
Cianjur Regency (Regional Regulation No. 1 of 2020)
Bogor City (Regional Regulation No. 10 of 2021)
Bandung Regency (Regional Regulation No. 14 of 2023)
Beyond public health and legal regulation approaches, the Pansus has also highlighted the importance of strengthening local wisdom as part of the prevention strategy. Cultural values reflecting the nation’s identity are considered to have an important role in shaping community character and preserving local identity.
Furthermore, Radea stated being inspired by the views of Prof. Yusril Ihza Mahendra (Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights and Imam Affairs) which emphasised the importance of legal protection for young people from sexual deviation behaviour. This perspective includes support for the proposed national law draft on anti-sexual behaviour deviation.
“This effort is part of the state’s responsibility in safeguarding moral and religious values. Indonesia as a rule-of-law state based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution has an obligation to provide protection to society,” he affirmed.