DPR to Invite Academics, Hotman Paris to Discuss Asset Forfeiture Bill

Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) is set to engage legal academics and prominent practitioners, such as lawyer Hotman Paris, in discussions surrounding the proposed Asset Forfeiture Bill. Habiburokhman, Chairman of Commission III of the DPR, announced that legal scholars from various law faculties across Indonesia will be invited, drawing a parallel to the comprehensive consultation process for the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP). The commission also intends to seek input from experienced legal professionals, including Hotman Paris, Maqdir Ismail, Juniver Girsang, and Ari Yusuf Amir, to gather diverse perspectives on asset forfeiture cases. Habiburokhman refuted claims that the DPR rejected the bill, asserting that Commission III has held multiple public hearings on the matter. He further explained that transitioning the bill from a government initiative to a DPR initiative is intended to accelerate the legislative process. This shift, he argued, will streamline the creation of the Inventory of Problems (DIM) to a single document from the government, rather than multiple versions from each of the eight factions, which could complicate and delay the process.