Parliament Special Committee Agrees to Begin Discussion on International Private Law Bill
Jakarta — The Special Committee (Pansus) of the Indonesian Parliament has agreed to commence discussion on the International Private Law (IPL) Bill following a working meeting with the Minister of Law and relevant government officials.
Vice-Chairman of the IPL Bill Pansus, Soedison Tandra, stated that all parliamentary factions have presented their views and approved the continuation of bill discussions.
“The Pansus and the government have agreed on the schedule for first-level discussions on the International Private Law Bill that was established during the working meeting,” said Soedison at parliament complex in Jakarta on Wednesday.
He explained that the formulation of the bill represents a strategic step to provide legal protection and certainty for legal subjects and to furnish comprehensive guidance for judges.
Furthermore, according to him, the bill will enhance national competitiveness and increase foreign confidence in Indonesia’s legal system in handling civil cases involving foreign elements, within a systematic and integrated regulatory framework.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the IPL Bill Pansus Martin Tumbelaka stated that discussions on the bill will be conducted within a maximum period of three parliamentary sessions. This timeframe, he said, could be extended based on a plenary session decision.
“We have agreed on the schedule for first-level discussions on the International Private Law Bill,” said Martin.
Earlier, Minister of Law Supratman Andi Agtas stated that the International Private Law Bill regulates the authority of Indonesian judicial institutions in handling civil disputes involving foreign elements.
He noted that in this era of globalisation, national borders appear not to be an obstacle as economic activities and digital information move very rapidly. Although this creates significant opportunities, the situation also presents new challenges, namely civil law matters that transcend national territorial boundaries.