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Narrow Interpretation of Journalist Protection

Monday, November 17, 2025

The Constitutional Court is hearing a challenge to Article 8 of the Press Law. The case risks narrowing legal protections for journalists.

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Material judicial review hearing of Law Number 40 of 1999 concerning the Press at the Constitutional Court Building, Jakarta, November 10, 2025. Antara/Indrianto Eko Suwarso. tempo : 177078032257.

THE Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) Indonesia initially planned to submit an amicus curiae (friend of the court) brief to the Constitutional Court. But the panel of judges instead asked AJI to testify in the judicial review of Article 8 of Law No. 40/1999 on the Press (Press Law) and its explanatory notes.

AJI Indonesia Secretary Bayu Wardhana said the organization would not waste the opportunity. In a hearing led by Chief Justice

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