Ombudsman proposes collaborative framework in Human Rights Bill

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ombudsman (ORI) has provided input on 1ras 14 articles of the draft Human Rights Bill (RUU HAM), proposing the inclusion of a normative basis for collaboration between human rights implementers, national human rights institutions, and the oversight body for public service delivery.

During a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Human Rights in Jakarta on Thursday (25/6), the Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Ombudsman, Rahmadi Indra Tektona, stated that ORI, as the state institution overseeing public services, wishes to ensure that public services are treated as a tangible space for the fulfilment of human rights.

“This approach is vital because many human rights issues emerge from failures in public services,” said Rahmadi, as quoted from a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Friday.

Rahmadi continued, noting that public services and the fulfilment of human rights intersect in many areas, and it is hoped that the Human Rights Bill will result in legislation that involves various stakeholders.

He also expressed hope for increased collaborative efforts between the Indonesian Ombudsman and the Ministry of Human Rights in the future, as there are many aspects regarding human rights that ORI needs to study, particularly in relation to public services.

Similarly, Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto Sipin stated that various activities of the Ombudsman overlap with those of the Ministry of Human Rights.

Consequently, he expressed gratitude for the input provided regarding the revision of the Human Rights Law. According to him, current regulations need updating and have already been included in the National Legislative Program (Prolegnas) of the House of Representatives (DPR RI).

“Hopefully, moving forward, the Indonesian Ombudsman and the Ministry of Human Rights will communicate more intensively,” he remarked.

The Government and the House of Representatives aim to complete the ratification of the revision to Law Number 39 of 1999 concerning Human Rights (RUU HAM) by 2026. Currently, the Ministry of Human Rights is in the drafting stage and is conducting national public trials to gather aspirations.

Furthermore, the government continues to intensify socialisation and receive input from various regions and stakeholders, including the Ombudsman.