Indefensible Contempt

The mayor of Bogor has sealed the Yasmin Indonesian Christian Church in breach of the law. Should public officials be allowed to break the law?

July 27, 2011

BOGOR Mayor Diani Budiarto is not setting a good example on how to obey the law. He has shown contempt for the Supreme Court ruling in the case of the Yasmin Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) in Bogor. His actions have even been reported to the National Ombudsman. This body, whose job is protecting the people’s right to seek justice, has issued a recommendation asking for the Bogor administration to revoke the mayoral edict within 60 days. The

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