Ready for a Long Battle

The ruling by the Constitutional Court rejecting the judicial review of the formulation and content of the Corruption Eradication Law signifies the end of the road for the anti-graft agency. Jokowi must take most of the responsibility for this.

Tempo

May 10, 2021

SO, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has finally met its end. It is a death that is not surprising—not the cause, time or consequences. Since the KPK Law No. 30/2002 was revised two years ago, we have known this day would come. The Constitutional Court ruling rejecting the judicial review of the formulation and content of the revised law is a sign it has arrived.

The court did find for the plaintiffs regarding some aspects—

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