Comparison of Indonesian and Malaysian Law relating to Legal Protection for Women as Victims of Domestic Violence

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to compare Indonesian and Malaysian law relating to legal protection for women as victims of domestic violence. The research results show that the definition of sexual violence according to Indonesian regulations, Law no. 23 of 2004 concerning the Elimination of Domestic Violence, namely every act against someone, especially women, which results in physical, sexual, psychological misery or suffering and/or domestic neglect, including threats to commit acts, coercion or unlawful deprivation of liberty within the scope of household.