Ethical Violations by Judges Increase by 100%, Sahroni Urges Mass Mutations
The Judicial Commission (KY) has revealed that the number of judges proven to have violated the code of ethics has increased by 100 per cent compared to last year. Ahmad Sahroni, Vice Chairman of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR), has requested a rotation of all judges following these findings.
“Evaluate all judges and implement mass mutations so that this does not happen again; it is dangerous for the judicial institution,” Sahroni said when contacted on Saturday (1/8/2026).
Sahroni also responded to President Prabowo Subianto’s efforts to increase judges’ salaries, noting that salary increases would be ineffective if judges possess poor mental integrity. “Even if salaries increase by 1,000%, it will make no difference if the mentality is not good. My advice is to mutate everyone from Jakarta to the regions to provide a fresh atmosphere for other judges,” he stated.
The Treasurer of the NasDem Party (Bendum DPP NasDem) assessed that judges are misbehaving because they have become complacent. Consequently, he is pushing for mass mutations, particularly for those involved in misconduct.
Previously, the Judicial Commission (KY) disclosed an increasing trend in violations of the Code of Ethics and Judicial Conduct Guidelines (KEPPH) this year. The number of judges proven to have violated the code of this year has risen by 100 per cent compared to last year.
“The increase in the number of recommended sanctions for the January 2026 period is significant compared to the same period in 2025, which was only 49. Therefore, in terms of numbers, there is a significant increase of over 100 per cent. In the first semester of 2025, there were 49, and now there are 121,” said Abhan, Head of Judicial Supervision and Investigation at the KY, during a press conference at the KY Office, Central Jakarta, on Thursday (30/7).
Abhan explained that 121 judges have been proven to violate the code of ethics as of mid-2026. Of that number, nine judges have been proposed for dishonourable dismissal.
“The KY has imposed sanctions on 121 judges because they were proven to have violated the code of ethics and conduct guidelines from January to June 2026,” he said.
Abhan detailed that 86 judges were proposed for light sanctions, 14 for medium sanctions, 17 for heavy sanctions, and 4 for warnings. Light sanctions include verbal reprimands, written reprimands, and written statements of dissatisfaction.
Furthermore, heavy sanctions include removal from office for two judges, suspension from non-presiding duties for a period of more than six months and up to two years for two judges, and a demotion in rank for up to three years for three judges. Additionally, permanent dismissal with pension rights was imposed on one judge, and dishonourable dismissal was imposed on nine judges.
Abhan also explained that 94 judges violated procedural law. This includes errors in case and trial administration, manipulation of verdicts or trial facts, inaccuracy in drafting decisions, errors in assessing evidence, errors in legal considerations and trial facts, errors in the application of law, violations of the principle of impartiality, execution of orders contrary to execution orders, and deviant behaviour during trial processes.