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Politics 3 weeks ago
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Activists remain wary as court narrows presidential insult provisions
The Constitutional Court’s recent ruling that alleged insults against the president or vice president can only be prosecuted upon their complaint has not quieted fears for free speech amid growing intimidation of critics.
Society 1 month ago
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Court ruling shift focus back to schools, teacher welfare
The Constitutional Court's ruling on the removal of the free nutritious meal program from the education budget should pave the way for long-overdue investment in teacher welfare, school repair and equal access to education, teachers and education experts have said.
Politics 2 months ago
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Constitutional Court's independence at risk as MPR seeks key role
The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has sought a greater role in providing input to the Constitutional Court on constitutional interpretation before the court issues rulings in relevant cases, prompting experts to warn against political interference in judicial independence.
Politics 5 months ago
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Protesters demand justice for assaulted activist as top court reviews military law
Civil groups and students staged a rally outside the Constitutional Court on Wednesday in solidarity with acid attack victim Andrie Yunus, as the top court hears cases challenging the Indonesian Military (TNI) Law.
Politics 5 months ago
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Anwar Usman wraps up controversial tenure at Constitutional Court
Justice Anwar Usman, who played a pivotal role in the Constitutional Court’s controversial 2023 ruling that enabled Gibran Rakabuming Raka to run for vice president, delivered his farewell during his last hearing on Monday, ahead of his term ending in early April after over a decade of service.
Politics 6 months ago
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Constitutional Court examines free meals budget
The Constitutional Court has opened preliminary hearings on challenges to the allocation of nearly one-third of the education budget for President Prabowo Subianto’s flagship free nutritious meals program, with petitioners also seeking the recusal of a newly appointed justice over potential conflicts of interest.
Opinion 8 months ago
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Analysis: When law enforcers place themselves above the Constitution
Rather than safeguarding justice, Indonesia's legal instruments are increasingly being bent to serve institutional interests. The standoff between the Constitutional Court (MK) and the National Police over the assignment of active officers to civilian posts exposes not merely regulatory inconsistency, but a deeper disregard for constitutional authority.
Politics 9 months ago
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Civil groups to challenge new criminal procedures law at Constitutional Court
Civil groups and students plan to challenge the new Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) Law at the Constitutional Court, citing alleged “manipulation” of public input during the deliberation by lawmakers.
Regulations 9 months ago
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Court bans 190-year concessions, adding to Nusantara doubts
The Constitutional Court struck down a legal provision allowing developers in Indonesia’s future capital to hold land rights for up to 190 years, adding uncertainty for investors already wary of the megaproject.
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