Hak dan Kewajiban Warganegara Bagian 2

Summary

This video discusses Indonesian citizenship law, focusing on the regulations set forth in Law No. 12 of 2006. It covers various aspects of citizenship, including the rights of children born to Indonesian parents, the implications of marriages between Indonesian citizens and foreigners, and the protection of citizenship rights for children born in Indonesia, even if their parents' nationality is unclear. The speaker highlights the principles behind these laws, emphasizing the protection of children and women's rights, as well as the nation's sovereignty. The discussion also touches on complex cases like children born to foreign nationals or those adopted by foreign citizens.

Takeaways

• 😀 Indonesian citizenship is governed by Law No. 12 of 2006, which outlines various scenarios for acquiring citizenship.
• 😀 Individuals who were citizens of Indonesia before the law was enacted remain citizens, even if new regulations are introduced.
• 😀 Children born to an Indonesian father and mother automatically become Indonesian citizens, regardless of their place of birth.
• 😀 If a child is born to an Indonesian citizen and a foreigner, the child is automatically granted Indonesian citizenship.
• 😀 The law ensures that children born in Indonesia to stateless parents are granted Indonesian citizenship for humanitarian reasons.
• 😀 In cases of marriage between Indonesian citizens and foreigners, the nationality of the child depends on the father's nationality.
• 😀 The law seeks to protect the rights of children born from marriages that do not follow formal registration or are based on religious ceremonies.
• 😀 Adoption of children by foreign nationals is regulated, with children under five retaining Indonesian citizenship after adoption.
• 😀 Indonesia recognizes the principle of maximum protection, especially for women and children, in matters of citizenship.
• 😀 The law reflects a humanitarian approach, ensuring that children are not denied citizenship due to their parents' status.
• 😀 Indonesia’s citizenship laws safeguard national sovereignty while ensuring the protection of individual rights.

Q & A

What is the main law governing Indonesian citizenship?

The main law governing Indonesian citizenship is Law No. 12 of 2006, which outlines the regulations and provisions for citizenship in Indonesia.

What does the law say about children born to Indonesian parents?

Children born to Indonesian parents automatically become Indonesian citizens, regardless of where the child is born, as long as the parents are legally married.

How does Indonesian citizenship apply to children born from mixed marriages?

Children born to mixed marriages (one Indonesian parent and one foreign parent) automatically receive Indonesian citizenship, with the nationality following the Indonesian parent, whether the father or mother.

Can a child born to foreign parents in Indonesia receive Indonesian citizenship?

Yes, a child born in Indonesia to foreign parents who do not have a recognized citizenship still receives Indonesian citizenship to protect the child from being stateless.

What happens if a child is born after a parent’s death?

If a child is born within 300 days after the death of an Indonesian father, the child still receives Indonesian citizenship, even if the father is deceased.

How does the law protect children from statelessness in Indonesia?

The law ensures that children born in Indonesia, even to stateless or foreign parents, are granted Indonesian citizenship, safeguarding their rights and preventing them from being stateless.

What happens when a foreign national adopts an Indonesian child?

If a child under five years old is adopted by a foreign national, they maintain their Indonesian citizenship. However, children older than five lose their citizenship upon adoption.

What is the role of the government in protecting the citizenship status of children in Indonesia?

The government ensures the protection of children's citizenship status, especially in complex cases such as those involving non-official marriages, stateless parents, or foreign adoptions.

Why is the law focused on protecting women's and children's rights?

The law is designed to provide maximum protection for women and children, ensuring that children are not left stateless and that their citizenship status is recognized, particularly in cases where there may be confusion or ambiguity about their parent's nationality.

Does the law provide any special provisions for children born from religious or unofficial marriages?

Yes, even children born from religious or unofficial marriages (such as those conducted outside official state registration) are still granted Indonesian citizenship if their mother is Indonesian, according to the law.