SBY, MA head and the KPK
The presidents call could be seen to violate the independence of the Supreme Court Chief Justice and the KPK. It may be well-intended but it could have a negative effect on efforts to stamp out corruption.
November 22, 2005
HIS intentions were good, but not his methods. This is what can be said of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyonos (SBY) initiative to calm the dispute between the Supreme Court Chief Justice and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Last Wednesday, the president summoned Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan and KPK Chairman Taufiequrachman Ruki to the palace to discuss the deadlock over the investigation into the suspected bribery case inv
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