National Commission on Disability Condemns Woman's Confinement Case in Bandung
The National Commission for Disability (KND) has strongly condemned the alleged acts of violence, confinement, and abuse perpetrated by TH (30) against YTR (29). The case has escalated into an inhumane act that has caused severe physical and mental suffering for the victim.
“No form of violence can be justified. The state must be present to ensure the victim receives justice, recovery, and proper protection, and to ensure that similar incidents do not recur,” said KND Commissioner Jonna Aman Damanik in a written statement on Monday (29/06/202lar).
As a result of the alleged torture, which lasted for several years, the victim suffers from visual impairment, difficulty speaking, an inability to walk, and various serious injuries across her body. These conditions are assessed to have the potential to cause permanent disability for the victim.
KND emphasised that these actions violate Law Number 12 of 2022 on Sexual Violence Crimes (TPKS) and Law Number 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities. These regulations affirm that every individual has the right to live safely, free from torture, cruel, inhumane treatment, and actions that degrade human dignity.
As a National Human Rights Institution (LN-HAM), KND has declared six positions:
To condemn and strongly denounce all forms of violence, torture, confinement, and inhumane treatment carried out by the alleged perpetrator against the victim over the years.
To urge law enforcement agencies to investigate this case swiftly, professionally, transparently, and with a human rights perspective, ensuring all facts and evidence are fully revealed and the perpetrator is held accountable under applicable laws.
To request that the victim’s condition be assessed and managed with a disability-sensitive approach, including comprehensive medical, psychological, and social assessments to identify the long-term impacts experienced by the victim.
To encourage the provision of comprehensive recovery services for the victim, including healthcare, medical rehabilitation, psychosocial rehabilitation, legal assistance, and the social support needed to restore her quality of life.
To remind all parties that women with disabilities, as well as women who become disabled due to violence, are groups vulnerable to intersectional discrimination; therefore, case handling must guarantee respect for the victim’s dignity, safety, and rights.
To request that local governments, service agencies, and relevant institutions coordinate to ensure the continuity of support for the victim, both during and after the legal process.
“KND will continue to monitor the development of this case and urge that the entire handling process is conducted by prioritising the best interests of the victim,” concluded Jonna Aman Damanik.