Indonesia Awaits Parliament's Progress on Asset Confiscation Bill

The Indonesian government is awaiting the House of Representatives' progress on the Asset Confiscation Bill, according to Minister of Law and Human Rights, Yusril Ihza Mahendra. The government will only engage in discussions once the parliament completes its internal deliberations on the bill, which is an initiative of the DPR.

"The government is just waiting for the DPR to finish drafting its initiative bill. When it's ready, the President will appoint a minister to discuss the bill until it's completed. Currently, the government is not in a position to comment on the bill's drafting process within the DPR," Yusril stated on Wednesday, as quoted by detik.com.

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The government is just waiting for the DPR to finish drafting its initiative bill. When it's ready, the President will appoint a minister to discuss the bill until it's completed. Currently, the government is not in a position to comment on the bill's drafting process within the DPR.

Yusril urged the DPR to consider Articles 28G and 28D of the 1945 Constitution, which protect personal rights, family honor, dignity, and property, as well as the right to security and freedom from fear. He also emphasized that the bill must align with the recently revised Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP).

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The drafting of this bill must also refer to the New KUHAP as general provisions in criminal procedural law.

"The drafting of this bill must also refer to the New KUHAP as general provisions in criminal procedural law," Yusril added. "High precision and caution are needed in preparing this bill so that it does not violate the principles of justice and legal certainty, as well as the guarantee of human rights protection."

Separately, the Chairman of Commission III of the DPR, Habiburokhman, affirmed that the parliament is committed to discussing the bill extensively. He refuted claims that the DPR rejects the bill, stating that legal experts have been invited to provide their opinions. Habiburokhman highlighted that the bill is a new piece of legislation, not an amendment, and requires thorough consideration of various perspectives. The Asset Confiscation Bill has seen fluctuating progress since 2008, gaining traction again after recent high-profile cases involving alleged corruption and money laundering.

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High precision and caution are needed in preparing this bill so that it does not violate the principles of justice and legal certainty, as well as the guarantee of human rights protection.