Opinions • 02 May 2025

End the Cult of "Rogue Individuals" and Evaluate Wrongful Arrest Practices

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Wrongful arrests committed by a number of law enforcement officers signal the urgency of reform

News • Sep 23, 2025

Sidoarjo Regent vs. Vice Regent Conflict: ASN Transfers Lead to Report to the Ministry of Home Affairs

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The relationship between Sidoarjo Regent Subandi and Vice Regent Mimik Idayana is heating up due to ASN transfers. Mimik alleges procedural defects and will report to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Opinions • 29 Dec 2025

Besieged by Regulations: Pseudo Village Autonomy Under State Intervention

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Village autonomy is suppressed by excessive regulations, bureaucratic intervention, and strict supervision that triggers administrative criminalization.

Opinions • 08 Nov 2025

Implications of the Constitutional Court Decision 135/PUU-XXII/2024: Separate Elections, Disputes, and Term Extensions

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This paper discusses the Implications of the Constitutional Court Decision Number 135/PUU-XXII/2024 which separates National Elections and Regional Elections.

Opinions • 08 Nov 2025

1-Year Evaluation of Prabowo-Gibran: Law Enforcement is Just Empty Talk

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One year has passed since the inauguration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

News • Jan 13, 2026

Prabowo Emphasizes that BUMN Directors Must Have Integrity: If Not Ready to Serve, Please Resign

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President Prabowo asked the directors of BUMN to work honestly and side with the public. He emphasized that those who are unable to serve should resign.

Opinions • May 17, 2024

The Attorney General's Office of the Republic of Indonesia: Role, Challenges, and Future

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The Attorney General's Office of the Republic of Indonesia: Roles, challenges, and strategies to strengthen integrity and professionalism in law enforcement.

Opinions • 05 Aug 2023

Should Criticism of the Government Result in Criminal Charges?

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This article discusses how criticism of the government, leads to the threat of criminal charges.

News • 19 Mar 2024

Governor and Vice Governor of Jakarta Will Still Be Directly Elected

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After a debate, the Working Committee (Panja) of the Bill on the Special Region of Jakarta (RUU DKJ) decided that the governor and vice governor of Jakarta will still be directly elected by the people...

News • 15 Sep 2025

Analysis of the "17+8" Demands: A Real Test for the Legal Commitment of the Government and the DPR

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Legal and political analysis regarding whether the "17+8" demands can be fulfilled of the government, by the DPR amidst structural obstacles and resistance from political elites.