Talking Indonesia: the new Criminal Code
Human Rights, Law, Talking IndonesiaHow did Indonesia's much-needed new Criminal Code end up being so damaging to rights? Is there still time to change it, or is there no turning back? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Bivitri Susanti in the final episode of Talking Indonesia for 2022.
The return of Indonesia's Human Rights Court brings new promise and old problems
Human Rights, LawThe first case heard at the Human Rights Court in more than 16 years saw some improvements in the performance of judges and efforts to guarantee transparency, but many familiar problems.
Indonesian courts rule to protect the work rights of people with disability
Human Rights, LawTwo recent court decisions offer some hope for people with disability wanting to secure their right to employment.
How can Indonesia better protect the rights of oil palm smallholder farmers?
Economy, Environment, Human RightsThe government’s recent decision to ban palm oil exports has shone a light on the many governance problems in the palm oil industry.
Indonesia’s last chance for a progressive criminal code
Human Rights, Law, Top StoriesIndonesia’s controversial new revised criminal code (RKUHP) looks close to being passed. What are the pressing issues the government needs to fix?
Talking Indonesia: activist lawyers
Human Rights, Law, Talking IndonesiaHow are activist lawyers at prominent legal aid organisation LBH using the law to promote social change in an environment of democratic regression? Dr Dave McRae chats to Dr Tim Mann in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.
Ahmadiyah mosque attack exposes challenges of peacebuilding in West Kalimantan
Human Rights, ReligionWhy was there only a very limited local civil society response to last year's attack on an Ahmadiyah mosque in West Kalimantan?
Indonesia needs a strong public interest defence to stem the tide of online defamation cases
Human Rights, Law"Guidelines" for implementation of the so-called ITE Law are not enough. Indonesia needs to follow the example of other countries and include a strong public interest defence in the law.
Talking Indonesia: Aceh's Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Human Rights, Security, Talking IndonesiaNew Talking Indonesia host Dr Jacqui Baker chats to Dr Jess Melvin and Dr Annie Pohlman about the soon-to-be released report of the Aceh Truth and Reconciliation Commission. What impact will the report have on Acehnese politics and society, and Indonesia more broadly?