GPPMI: Transparent Handling of Brimob Officer in Tual Embodies Rule of Law Principle
Jakarta - The Indonesian Youth Movement for Community Care (GPPMI) has assessed that the handling of a case involving a Brimob Police officer in Tual, Maluku, which ensures transparent, objective, and accountable legal process, represents a tangible implementation of the rule of law principle (rechtstaat).
GPPMI founder Robertus Juan Pratama conveyed this statement in accordance with Article 1, paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution, which affirms that Indonesia is a state based on law.
“GPPMI believes that the National Police Chief’s policy in handling this case demonstrates that the police institution does not tolerate abuse of authority by state apparatus,” Juan stated in remarks issued in Jakarta on Friday.
In this regard, he said, the approach taken reflects the Indonesian National Police’s strong commitment to upholding the rule of law whilst protecting the rights of society.
From the perspective of constitutional law and administrative law, Juan opined that the action taken by National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo in ordering professional case handling and guaranteeing transparency of the legal process represents the implementation of the general principles of good governance, particularly the principles of legal certainty, accountability, and transparency.
GPPMI is convinced that the handling of this case has important significance in the context of strengthening the national law enforcement system, particularly in upholding the principle of equality before the law.
Therefore, the firm step in ensuring the legal process proceeds against errant police members is viewed as a manifestation of the principle that the law applies to all parties without exception.
“The National Police Chief’s firmness demonstrates that the police institution has a strong commitment to just law enforcement. Firm action against errant members is an important step in maintaining the integrity of the police institution,” he stated.
Meanwhile, GPPMI National Coordinator Jonatan Panjaitan said the National Police Chief’s policy in handling this case reflects the principle of just law enforcement.
According to him, transparency in case handling is an important indicator of the professionalism of the police institution.
He expressed full support for the National Police Chief in ensuring the legal process proceeds objectively and transparently.
“The National Police Chief’s firmness is tangible proof of the Police’s commitment to enforcing the law impartially,” Jonatan said.
He also emphasised that public support for the Police is an important factor in strengthening the national law enforcement system.
GPPMI is convinced that the National Police Chief’s leadership will continue to strengthen the police institution as a professional and trustworthy law enforcement agency.
GPPMI has called on all segments of society to support the law enforcement process currently underway as part of a collective effort to strengthen the rule of law in the Republic of Indonesia.
GPPMI has also expressed appreciation and full support for the National Police Chief for his firm, professional leadership oriented towards law enforcement in handling the case of alleged assault perpetrated by an errant Brimob member against a student, which resulted in the death of the victim.