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Politics 2 years ago
PREMIUM
Lawmakers rush Constitutional Court Law revision behind closed doors
The executive and lawmakers have, for the past week, been engaged in expedited, closed-door deliberations on revisions to the Constitutional Court Law, some two and a half months ahead of the 2024 general election.
Election Updates 2 years ago
PREMIUM
All eyes on result of chief justice ethics probe
The Constitutional Court’s ethics council is expected to deliver a verdict on Tuesday on its investigation into Chief Justice Anwar Usman in the face of mounting pressure to expel the embattled figure from the court, with petitioners and legal experts saying they fear the worst for the judicial system if a lesser ruling materializes.
Politics 3 years ago
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Jokowi gives nod to controversial removal of constitutional justice
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has given a nod to lawmakers’ controversial dismissal of Constitutional Court justice Aswanto and the appointment of Guntur Hamzah as his replacement, setting what civil groups say is an alarming precedent that undermines the independence of the judiciary.
National 5 years ago
Explainer: The problem with the 'cosmetic' Constitutional Court law revision
The legislative fanfare and ensuing public objections over the House's proposal to revise the Constitutional Court Law has resulted in very little substance, aside from cosmetic changes to the judicial term, age restrictions and "accountability" as almost an afterthought. Here's what we know of the nitty-gritty and what it could all mean.
Politics 6 years ago
Chief justice calls for re-evaluation of simultaneous elections
Anwar, who expressed his sorrow over the deaths of the election workers and police officers across the country, said he felt guilty because he took part in the judicial review petition, which became the basis of the simultaneous elections.
National 8 years ago
Arief Hidayat inaugurated as Constitutional Court judge despite criticism
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo inaugurated on Tuesday Arief Hidayat as the Constitutional Court chief justice for his second and final term despite mounting public calls for the justice to step down from his post.
Politics 8 years ago
MK chief justice violates code of ethics, receives light sanction
The Constitutional Court’s (MK) ethics council has handed down a sanction and issued a verbal warning to Chief Justice Arief Hidayat in relation to allegations that he lobbied lawmakers of the House of Representatives to secure a second tenure at the court.
