New Chapter in Andrie Yunus Case: Gibran Proposes Ad Hoc Judges to Government Push for TGPF Formation

Various discourses and proposals continue to emerge in the case of the acid attack on activist and Deputy Coordinator of Kontras, Andrie Yunus. One of those providing input is Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka. He proposed involving ad hoc judges from professional circles in the trial of the perpetrators of the acid attack. This is not without reason; Gibran emphasised that the proposal comes from the government led by President Prabowo Subianto, which is committed to supporting the strengthening of the judicial system to make it increasingly fair and trusted. “Therefore, the direct involvement of professionals with strong track records and integrity as ad hoc judges in the acid attack court against Brother Andrie Yunus is very important to maintain public trust and the honour of the law,” Gibran wrote in his statement on Thursday (9/4/2026). “Justice must be present in a real way in the midst of society, and the legal process must run honestly, openly, and accountably,” he added. The Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Services, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, stated that Gibran’s proposal would first be discussed with the Supreme Court (MA). “Later, we in the government will certainly discuss it with the Supreme Court to facilitate the proposals and suggestions put forward by the Vice President,” Yusril said at the Presidential Palace Complex in Central Jakarta on Friday (10/4/2026).