Farewell Adnan Buyung Nasution
LawWhen Professor Adnan Buyung Nasution died on 23 September, Indonesia lost one of its foremost thinkers on law and human rights. Professor Tim Lindsey reflects on the life and achievements of the founder of the Legal Aid Institute (LBH).
Tim Lindsey on cattle import cuts and the bilateral relationship
AnalysisProfessor Tim Lindsey speaks to Emma Alberici from the ABC's Lateline program, about Indonesia's decision to slash its cattle import quota, and the state of the bilateral relationship.
Seven reasons why Bali pair should not have been killed
Analysis, Death PenaltyMyuran Sukumaran and Andrew Chan's deaths were pointless. Australia's response to the executions should focus on how to prevent this happening again, writes Professor Tim Lindsey.
Weak defence of KPK a sign of growing troubles for Jokowi
Analysis, CorruptionPresident Joko Widodo could lose civil society support over his failure to defend the Corruption Eradication Commission from attacks from the police, write Professor Tim Lindsey and Associate Professor Simon Butt.
A harsh response to executions would be foolish
Analysis, Death PenaltyIf Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran are executed, writes Professor Tim Lindsey, any response should focus on the real issue in dispute between Australia and Indonesia – criminal justice. Photo by Mia Salim, DFAT.
Indonesia's policy on death penalty is incoherent
Analysis, Death PenaltyProfessor Tim Lindsey describes how Indonesia appears determined to execute drug offenders – both foreign and local – if they are caught in Indonesia but spends money to help Indonesian drug offenders avoid execution when they are caught overseas.
Politics turns death penalty into a game of chance
Analysis, Death PenaltyProfessor Tim Lindsey and Associate Professor Simon Butt comment on the Bali Nine executions and the effect that politics is having on the prisoners' appeals. Photo by Dave McRae.
Hope for Bali nine members on death row?
Analysis, Death PenaltyFollowing President Joko Widodo's recent decision to deny clemency to Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, Professor Tim Lindsey speaks to the Leigh Sales, from the ABC, about the remaining legal options for the Bali Nine members.
Tim Lindsey on Jokowi's election and hopes for reform
2014 Indonesian Elections, AnalysisProfessor Tim Lindsey speaks to the ABC's Beverley O'Connor about the significance of last year's elections and the obstacles President Joko Widodo is likely to face as he seeks to implement his reform program.