Freezing of Academic Status for FHUI Students Not a Final Sanction

Director of Public Relations, Media, Government, and International Affairs at the University of Indonesia (UI), Erwin Agustian Panigoro, stated that the deactivation of academic status for the suspected perpetrators of sexual violence is not a final sanction. Erwin explained that this is part of the administrative process in the examination of 16 students from the UI Faculty of Law. These dozen students were previously suspected of committing sexual violence.

Erwin elaborated that the entire handling of this case is carried out in reference to the Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Regulation No. 55 of 2024 and the Rector of the University of Indonesia Regulation No. 37 of 2025 on the Prevention and Handling of Violence in the University of Indonesia Environment.

“The university continues to uphold the principles of presumption of innocence, justice, and protection of the rights of every individual,” Erwin stated in a written statement received on Wednesday night, 15 April 2026.

In its implementation, UI ensures that the approach used is oriented towards victim protection by providing psychological counselling, legal assistance, and ongoing academic support.

“The confidentiality of the identities of all parties is strictly maintained throughout the process,” Erwin emphasised.

In connection with this, UI urges all parties not to disseminate unverified information and to avoid speculation that could disrupt the handling process.

“Wise public support is very important to maintain the integrity of the process and protect all parties involved,” he said.

“Further developments on this case will be conveyed periodically through the university’s official channels, while still prioritising principles of caution, information accuracy, and protection of all parties involved.”