DPR Commission III Approves Working Committee to Review Police Bill Amendment

“Hari ini dalam rapat ini kita sepakati Panja, sepakat kita bentuk Panja?” asked Habiburokhman during the parliamentary session in Jakarta on Monday.

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives has approved the formation of a Working Committee (Panja) to discuss the third amendment to the 2002 Police Law (RUU Polri).

Habiburokhman, Chairman of Commission III, will lead the committee, which comprises 25 members from the commission, including himself.

Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas stated that the bill aims to strengthen institutional governance of the police through enhanced transparency, accountability, and human rights protection in all operations. He added that it also seeks to bolster internal oversight via investigation supervision, inspectorate, and professional security functions, including the use of technology and scientific advancements to modernise and ensure fairness within the police force.

“The government welcomes the bill and is prepared to conduct thorough and comprehensive discussions with the DPR in accordance with existing legal procedures,” he said.

Chair: Habiburokhman

Members: Dede Indra Permana, Rano Alfath, Sahroni, Saffarudin, I Wayan Sudirta, Gilang Dhielafararez, Mercy Christy Barends, Benny Utama, Rikwanto, Soedeson Tandra, M Rahul, Bimantoro Wiyono, Martin Daniel Tumbelaka, Bob Hasan, Abdullah, Hasbiallah Ilyas, Machfud Arifin, Rudianto Lallo, Nasir Jamil, Adang Daradjatun, Endang Agustina, Sarifuddin Sudding, Hinca Panjaitan, Nazarudin Dek Gam