THE Corruption Eradication Bill has become highly controversial. Amid criticism over President Yudhoyonos declaration of war on corruption, this Bill kills off two important anti-corruption institutions: the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Corruption Courts (Tipikor).

The Bill, under debate for an entire year, will replace the current Corruption Eradication Law (Law No. 20/2001). Several new regulations adopted from the United Natio