Flexibility in demo permit<\/p>\n
From Neraca<\/p>\n
A recent report on the revocation of a government regulation
\nin lieu of law (Perpu) on the freedom to express an opinion in
\npublic is something to rejoice about. It was also said that
\npeople wishing to demonstrate should report \"3X24\" hours in
\nadvance.<\/p>\n
What bothers me is the standard procedure set by the police
\nand the sites where it is prohibited to hold demonstrations. We,
\nstudents of a private university, have experienced the following.<\/p>\n
When a few days ago we planned to join a demonstration, we had
\nactually sent a notification to the police via facsimile.
\nHowever, a friend told me that the police said it was not legal.
\nThe legal method is to send a letter of notification.<\/p>\n
Perhaps the police need the original letter or some authentic
\ndocument, so the facsimile is rejected. I think that in this
\nreform era, demonstrations take place spontaneously. This
\nrequires rapid notification to the police. I propose that the
\npolice be temporarily willing to accept notification by
\nfacsimile, with the original letter following. Is this not a
\nreasonable solution?<\/p>\n
With regard to the places where demonstrations can be held,
\nthey should be strategic sites in the eyes of the people and the
\ngovernment. They should not be strategic only according to the
\ngovernment. Or, all places can be used for demonstrations
\nprovided the radius of their locations is limited.<\/p>\n
YOGI SUMANTO<\/p>\n
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