Posts with tag: Police

Beyond Febrie’s scandal: the historical roots of police-prosecutor rivalry

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In a true rule of law system, checks and balances ensure that no single institution exercises power without restraint. Instead, institutions are expected to monitor, limit and correct one another to prevent abuses of authority. By contrast, under Indonesia’s legal and political system, state institutions are discouraged from interfering with one another’s functions to avoid conflict, embarrassment or public controversy.

Can Indonesia ever put an end to police violence?

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While recent high-profile cases have focused public attention on police violence, the sad reality is that repressive police actions routinely result in Indonesians losing their lives.

The end of police reform

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What do recent scandals tell us about the nature of police power, and the kinds of political contestations occurring within the police institution?

Talking Indonesia: police reform

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Could the Kanjuruhan tragedy spark lasting structural change in the Indonesian police? Dr Jemma Purdey speaks to Dr Jacqui Baker in the latest episode of Talking Indonesia.

Decriminalising drug use would help stop corrupt police narcotics trafficking

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Indonesia's harsh criminal approach to personal drug use only benefits major dealers and corrupt officials.

Talking Indonesia: the Kanjuruhan football disaster

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Why would police use tear gas in a sold-out stadium, and what accountability is likely after the death of so many fans? Dr Dave McRae speaks to Usman Hamid and Yogi Setya Permana in the wake of the Kanjuruhan tragedy.

The toxic masculinity of Indonesia’s police was on full display in Malang

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Australia should reflect on its role in financing and militarising Indonesia's police force.

With Covid-19 cases soaring, Indonesia recruits thugs to enforce health protocols

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Moh Zaki Arrobi writes that the decision of the Indonesian military (TNI) and National Police to work with social organisations and gangsters to enforce health protocols is a new manifestation of an old practice.

Digital democracy: Bintang Emon, buzzers and the itch to express

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Social media stars are playing an important role in shaping what democracy looks and feels like in the digital age, writes Tito Ambyo.

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