President to form prosecutors body

President to form prosecutors body

JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to
install inaugural members of the Prosecutors Commission after he
returns from his visit to the Philippines on Wednesday.

Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh said he raised the matter
when he met with the President, just before the latter embarked
on his overseas trip.

"Before he (Susilo) went to the United States last month I
submitted a list of 14 candidates. He told me (he would appoint
the commission members) as soon as possible," Abdul Rahman said.

The President will appoint seven members to the new
commission, which will help the attorney general supervise and
boost the performance of prosecutors. The commission can
recommend the President or the attorney general for dismissal of
prosecutors, and will hear appeals filed by prosecutors against
rulings resulting from internal investigations. -- JP