DPR Calls for Equality Before the Law in Case of Former JAM-Pidsus

The House of Representatives (DPR) has requested that the legal process involving former Junior Attorney General for Special Crimes (JAM-Pidsus) Febrie Adriansyah be conducted transparently, professionally, and in a manner that upholds the principle of equality before the law. The DPR also urged that the handling of the case should not undermine the synergy between the Attorney General’s Office and the Indonesian National Police.

DPR Speaker Puan Maharani stated that her institution respects the ongoing investigation and examination process. She noted that law enforcement officials require space and time to gather evidence comprehensively before reaching a conclusion. “We respect the ongoing legal process. Currently, this process requires time for investigators. We respect the ongoing process. Of course, the process takes time to collect evidence and other matters,” Puan said in an official statement received by Media Indonesia on Wednesday (22/7).

Nevertheless, Puan stressed that transparency in the legal process is crucial to prevent wild speculation among the public. She emphasised the importance of maintaining harmony between law enforcement institutions during the handling of the case. “However, we hope that the process will continue to be carried out transparently and will not cause the synergy between the Attorney General’s Office and the Police to become strained,” she asserted. The PDI Perjuangan politician added that the emergence of a legal case should not sacrifice the strategic coordination and solidarity that has been built between the Adhyaksa Corps and the Police in upholding the law in the country.

Deputy Speaker of the DPR Saan Mustopa also shared his views. He stressed the importance of upholding the principle of equal treatment under the law for everyone, regardless of their background or position. “Firstly, regarding the legal case, the investigation and examination process is still ongoing, and of course, we will wait and respect the ongoing legal process,” said Saan. Saan assessed that the principle of equality before the law must serve as the main foundation for law enforcement officials in carrying out every stage of the examination so that justice can be realised objectively. “But we hope there is equality, there is parity in the handling. So, the principle of equality remains an important matter and does not differentiate one from another,” he concluded.