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        "msgid": "human-rights-bill-regulates-ad-hoc-teams-komnas-ham-this-authority-has-been-ours-since-2000-1779946430",
        "date": "2026-05-28 09:41:46",
        "title": "Human Rights Bill regulates ad hoc teams; Komnas HAM: 'This authority has been ours since 2000'",
        "author": "Robertus Belarminus",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "Komnas HAM emphasised that its authority to form ad hoc teams for human rights investigations has existed since 2000 under current legislation, making the proposed changes unnecessary. The commission highlighted the need for a robust institutional framework and skilled personnel to effectively address emerging human rights challenges.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, Kompas.com - National Human Rights Commission ( Komnas HAM )\nmember Amiruddin has responded to the revision of the Human Rights law,\nwhich regulates the commission\u2019s authority to form ad hoc teams for\nhuman rights violation investigations.<\/p>\n<p>Amiruddin stated that the establishment of ad hoc teams has been\nKomnas HAM\u2019s jurisdiction since 2000.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The authority to form ad hoc investigative teams has been Komnas\nHAM\u2019s since 2000, as outlined in Law No.\u00a026\/2000 on Human Rights\nCourts,\u2019 Amiruddin said in a text message to Kompas.com on Thursday (28\nMay 2026).<\/p>\n<p>He added that ad hoc teams are commonly referred to as theHuman\nRights Violation Investigative Commission ( KPP-HAM ).<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Given that the power to establish ad hoc investigative teams already\nfalls under Komnas HAM\u2019s jurisdiction, there is no need to regulate this\nin other laws,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>Amiruddin emphasised that the commission currently requires stronger\ninstitutional structure and clear functions and powers to efficiently\nhandle emerging human rights issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Komnas HAM needs a robust institutional framework to support the\nfunctions and powers granted by law,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, he stated that the commission requires professional\npersonnel combined with civil servants with adequate knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the formation of ad hoc teams to investigate alleged\nhuman rights violations was to be addressed in the revision of Law\nNo.\u00a039\/1999 on Human Rights.<\/p>\n<p>Article 84(3) of the revised Human Rights Bill states that Komnas HAM\ncan form ad hoc investigative teams for suspected human rights\nviolations, consisting of national human rights institutions and\ncommunity representatives, if deemed necessary.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018If deemed necessary, Komnas HAM can form ad hoc investigative teams\nfor suspected human rights violations, consisting of representatives\nfrom national human rights institutions and the public,\u2019 states Article\n84(3) of the Human Rights Bill draft, downloaded from the Ministry of\nLaw andHuman Rights website, on Monday (25 May 2026).<\/p>\n<p>Article 84(2) states that Komnas HAM can issue compulsory summons (\nsub poena ), request documents, and conduct on-site inspections based on\na local district court chairman\u2019s determination.<\/p>\n<p>Article 84(4) further stipulates that Komnas HAM must submit\ninvestigation results of suspected human rights violations involving\ncriminal elements to law enforcement agencies to be followed up in\naccordance with applicable regulations.<\/p>",
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