Upholding law

Upholding law

From Sinar

The Institution for Policy Research and Advocacy (Elsam) would like to express its deep concern over the way the government handled the July 27 riots. The various measures that have been taken, including the "shoot-on-sight" order, making arbitrary arrests, re-activation of the law on subversion etc., can endanger the pillars of the nation which bases its authority on law and respect of human rights.

Based on these facts, Elsam suggests that the government respect the principles of law by withdrawing the re-application of the subversion law, and handle the case according to the provisions of the Criminal Code. Also, we would like to appeal to the public to exercise self-restraint and avoid taking the law in their own hands, and make a positive and constructive effort to settle cases using the principles of democracy.

ABDUL HAKIM GARUDA NUSANTARA

Jakarta