The fate of the Asset Forfeiture Bill (RUU Perampasan Aset) is\nbeginning to see clarity. This DPR-led initiative is promised to be\npassed no later than December 2026. This commitment is noteworthy, as\nthe regulation is one of the legal instruments most anticipated by the\npublic in the effort to combat economic crimes.<\/p>\n
Oce Madril, a legal expert from Gadjah Mada University (UGM),\nassesses that procedurally, the Asset Forferess Bill could very well be\npassed this year. This is supported by the bill\u2019s status within the 2026\nNational Legislative Program (Prolegnas) Priority. Furthermore,\nCommission III of the DPR has been observed conducting intensive\ndiscussions on the material, involving various elements ranging from\nacademics to legal practitioners.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe challenge is not merely the certainty of the ratification\ntimeline, but ensuring that the substance of the Bill aligns with the\nconstitution and public expectations,\u201d said Oce Madril. He emphasised\nthat although Article 28G of the 1945 Constitution guarantees the\nprotection of property, such protection is void if the wealth is\nobtained illegally.<\/p>\n
According to Oce Madril, there are five main points being scrutinised\nin the discussion of this Bill to ensure it remains within the corridor\nof fair law. The significant potential for recovering state losses\nserves as a strong reason why an asset management agency must be\nestablished professionally and audited strictly. This is particularly\nrelevant given the data on asset recovery from corruption crimes in\nrecent years, though it is noted that these figures only stem from\ncorruption and do not yet include other crimes such as narcotics, online\ngambling, illegal mining, and illegal logging.<\/p>\n
Oce Madril concluded that the presence of the Asset Forfeiture Bill\nwill provide a strong legal foundation for the state to pursue wealth\nderived from crime more effectively and accountably. Soedeson emphasised\nthat the Indonesian constitution upholds the principle of equality\nbefore the law.<\/p>\n
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Government\nsupport the passage of the Asset Forfeiture Bill. The DPR targets\ncompletion by 15 December 2026, utilising a Non-Conviction Based (NCB)\nmechanism. The Chairman of Commission III of the DPR, Habiburokhman,\nrevealed that the reason for the slower discussion process of the Asset\nForfeiture Bill compared to other regulations is due to its novel\nconcept.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/asset-forfeiture-bill-targeted-for-approval-by-december-2026-five-crucial-issues-identified-1788227515", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }