A Backward step in Terrorism Law

The suggestion to give the Indonesian Military (TNI) a larger role in dealing with terrorism is a step backwards. The authority to tackle the crime of terrorism should remain in the hands of the police. TNI's role is still necessary, but only for dealing with direct threats to the state.

The government's plan to give a larger role to the military in the revision to Law No. 15/2003 on Terrorism, now under discussion at the House of Representatives,

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