Marsinah's case

Marsinah's case

Marsinah, a film depicting the struggle of slain woman worker
Marsinah is about to be launched. This movie, with noted director
Slamet Rahardjo at the helm, has generated a lot of public
discussion.

Whether it is by mere coincidence or inspiration, the National
Commission for Human Rights plans to reopen the case.

However, many are pessimistic about this latest initiative.
Distinguished attorney Trimoelja Soerjadi, for example, has said
whoever wishes to reinvestigate the murder will face major
challenges.

Nonetheless, the case of Marsinah -- if really reopened --
could serve as the impetus for the opening of other scandals that
have remained shrouded in mystery. The killing of Yogyakarta's
Bernas journalist Udin is one such example.

On the other hand, we should also be realistic, because law
enforcement in the country is at its lowest point for years. Yet
we are determined to make law the nation's priority because
Indonesia is a constitutional state.

This can perhaps be done by continuing to condemn those who
hamper law enforcement inside and outside the legal apparatus so
that the walls of force and power no longer suppress the values
of justice.

-- Suara Karya, Jakarta