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 new Criminal Code: killing off living law?
Law, Society, Top StoriesProblematic provisions on extramarital sex and cohabitation might have attracted global attention, but the new Criminal Code's provisions on "living law" are also a major concern.
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.
The new Criminal Code: authoritarianism disguised as decolonisation
Law, Politics, Top StoriesDespite the government's claims about "decolonisation", the new Criminal Code in fact reintroduces the kinds of authoritarian provisions that were a key part of Dutch colonialism.
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.
The DPR attacks the Constitutional Court – and judicial independence
Law, Politics, Top StoriesThe DPR's recent attempt to replace one of the judges on the Constitutional Court undermines judicial independence and the rule of law.
Democracy won’t be making the move to Indonesia’s new capital
Law, Politics, Top StoriesResidents in Indonesia's new capital will not be able to vote for their own local government.
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.