Perplexing law in Indonesia

Perplexing law in Indonesia

From Media Indonesia

The law in Indonesia makes me confused. Though I am not a lawyer, I would suggest that a study be conducted to compare local law enforcement with the conditions in advanced democratic countries. Money seems to solve all cases in Indonesia, thus rendering invalid the current rules.

It makes me wonder whether appeals can be filed against all court decisions and whether there is any time limit, such as six months, for an appeal settlement. The same is true of requests for judicial reviews.

Reports on the appeals and review requests now piling up raise the question whether these cases can be settled, which is even worse if no deadlines are set. After verdicts are made, some convicts must be jailed directly while others are still allowed go free.

Let us hope all the questions can be answered without awaiting a new government. Everything connected with law should proceed more professionally, strictly and fairly, especially in the justice ministry, the Attorney General's Office, the police, the Supreme Court and the Constitutional Court.

PUDIYANTO S. Jakarta