Fight for justice

Fight for justice

From Kompas

The media have recently reported the objections voiced by
Adnan Buyung Nasution and other lawyers to the relevant
government agencies about the illegal practices of foreign
lawyers in Indonesia. I am a young lawyer and support the action,
considering that the illegal practice of foreign lawyers clearly
contravenes Indonesian laws.

Many of our illegal workers in Malaysia have been repatriated
by the Malaysian government. It is only logical that illegal
workers in Indonesia, if so proven, are repatriated too.

But I have other concerns as well. It is not limited to the
legality of the practice of foreign lawyers itself, but its
urgency if compared with political cases (Ratna Surampaet and
friends) now still in process, and student demonstrations.

In that context Buyung and friends are apparently not doing
enough. The people are hoping that they will also get involved in
defending those people.

I trust that Buyung and friends remain fighters for justice
whose actions are eagerly awaited in coming to grips with
injustice. Their actions would be valuable lessons for us young
lawyers in this country.

ROBERTUS BULITEA

Jakarta