Trial sessions postponed

JAKARTA (JP): All trial sessions scheduled for Wednesday in Central Jakarta District Court were postponed because suspects could not be released from Cipinang penitentiary for security reasons.

"The suspects could not be brought here because besides difficulties guaranteeing security, all roads leading to the court were blocked by the military in anticipation of possible demonstrations against the government," a court officer said.

In order to prevent the unexpected from happening, all trial sessions scheduled to be held on Wednesday were postponed, the officer, who asked for anonymity, was quoted by Antara as saying.

He said that among sessions postponed was a hearing in the trial of Dr. Budiman, who is facing charges of performing illegal abortions.

Despite the sessions being postponed, a number of employees turned up for work as usual. (hhr)