Komnas HAM proposes 'one map, one data' approach for agrarian reform
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has proposed strengthening data governance and institutional frameworks as part of the implementing regulations for the Agrarian Reform Law (UU PRA). This initiative aims to reduce overlapping land claims and strengthen the resolution of agrarian conflicts.
Uli Parulian Sihombing, Commissioner for Research and Studies at Komnas HAM, stated that one of the critical steps to be monitored is the implementation of the Agrarian One Map Policy and Indonesia’s Single Agrarian Data.
“Komnas HAM is providing critical notes as strategic input for the strengthening and drafting of implementing regulations and derivative policies of the Agrarian Reform Law,” Uli said in a statement in Jakarta on Friday.
In addition to data integration, Komnas HAM proposed the formation of a special agrarian judicial norm, or an Agrarian Court, under the Supreme Court to provide substantive justice for the people.
Komnas HAM is also pushing for the consolidation of an integrated executive agrarian institution that reports directly to the President through the National Agrarian Reform Agency (BRAN) or a similar agrarian reform body. This institution is expected to overcome sectoral ego hurdles while strengthening the implementation of agrarian legal reform.
In its strategic notes, Komnas HAM also emphasised the importance of oversight regarding the implementation of agrarian reform to ensure it aligns with the constitutional mandate, the Basic Agrarian Law Number 5 of 1960, and the Agrarian Reform Law.
“Several laws, as well as Government Regulations/Presidential Regulations related to agrarian reform, must be adjusted to align with the UU PRA. This includes the Mining Law, the Job Creation Law, the Forestry Law, the State Treasury Law, including regulations on state and regional property, the Spatial Planning Law, the Plantation Law, and others,” he said.
Regulatory adjustments are necessary to ensure that sectoral policies are aligned with the Agrarian Reform Law and do not create overlapping regulations once again.
Komnas HAM also urged that the drafting of implementing regulations be conducted with meaningful participation from all stakeholders. This step is considered vital, as the passage of the Agrarian Reform Law must be followed by close monitoring of its derivative regulations to ensure that agrarian conflict resolution is conducted more fairly and remains oriented towards the protection of human rights.