Joy as Indonesia passes bill outlawing sexual abuse and forced marriage

The wide-ranging legislation, which comes amid a rise in such cases, is heralded as a victory for all women'

Indonesia has passed a landmark bill that for the first time outlaws forced marriage and sexual harassment.

To tears and cheers from supporters in the gallery, on Tuesday the House of Representatives passed the long-awaited legislation that criminalises nine forms of sexual violence, including physical and verbal assault, harassment, forced sterilisation and exploitation.