Holding the People Hostage

According to a recently passed law, the DPR has the power to detain government officials and members of the public. Who will detain lazy DPR members?

July 15, 2003

The powers of the House of Representatives (DPR) after the fall of the New Order regime are extraordinary. The DPR was once a rubber-stamp legislative body, but now it really has teeth. It still enjoys its controversial rights, such as determining its own budget, questioning people as well as demanding explanations from government ministers. It continues to be responsible for drawing up new laws. But its powers have increased. Responsibility

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