Dragnetting Critics

The bill entitled Tindak Pidana Penyelenggara Peradilan (Criminal Offense in Court Affairs) circulated among limited circles of the House of Representatives (DPR) legislation board members. "Not everybody received (the document)," said United Development Party (PPP) politician Arsul Sani Tuesday last week. Arsul is one of the DPR members who got hold of the draft.

Arsul received the document from another faction member who lobbied him to support the inclusion of the draft bill in the 2016 National Legislation Program Priorities. Arsul said a number of judges also lobbied other members of the legislation board. "I rejected their request," said Arsul.

December 15, 2015