Punishment for rapists<\/p>\n
From Bisnis Indonesia<\/p>\n
Robbery combined with rape have caused a great deal of anger
\namong the public. A private radio station has aired a discussion
\non the topic and invited the public to comment by telephone.<\/p>\n
The general comment is that a harsher punishment is needed for
\nrapists to deter such a crime. The maximum punishment is 12 years
\nbut it is very seldom that someone guilty of the crime is given
\nthe maximum sentence.<\/p>\n
One judge has given an incredibly light sentence of only three
\nmonths. It is as if the judge did not use his commonsense and
\ntreated the case lightly.<\/p>\n
The public also resents the fact that most courts in Indonesia
\nfavor those of the power elite or financially strong clients
\naccording to the case. And no justice seems to be the rule of the
\nday for the unfortunates. A number of bribery cases involving
\njudges recently unveiled are only a small part of the social
\nillness.<\/p>\n
Stricter control should by made by the Supreme Court on judges
\nwho mete out illogical sentences, since it is the only fortress
\nof justice for the common people. The case of Kedung Ombo dam is
\none example.<\/p>\n
A listener called the radio station suggesting changing the
\ncurrent punishment into capital punishment or a 60-year jail
\nterm.<\/p>\n
I believe the punishment should be life at the minimum because
\nit equals the period of time the victim will suffer; the rest of
\nher life.<\/p>\n
I hope the people, legislators and lawyers will work together
\nto change the current law. Particularly in light of the fact that
\nseveral little girls have been raped recently, casting a pall
\nover their lives and breaking their parents' hearts.<\/p>\n
SURYANTO WIBOWO<\/p>\n
Jakarta<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/punishment-for-rapists-1447893297", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }