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Reverse political ageism?
Presidential Race 2 years ago

Reverse political ageism?

Whatever the age minimum for the presidency is, we need to have strong and transparent reasons for setting it.
Our (in-)constitutional court
Editorial 2 years ago

Our (in-)constitutional court

A wrong decision would only confirm suspicions that the court has become a tool of those in power, not the independent body that it was set out to be.      
Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on verge of making history
Academia 3 years ago

Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on verge of making history

Indonesia’s constitution makes repeated reference to the universality of human rights and states clearly in Article 281 Paragraph 4 that it is the direct responsibility of the government to protect human rights.
Another landmark ruling
Editorial 3 years ago

Another landmark ruling

Similar provisions in the old criminal code had been revoked by the Constitutional Court in 2006 and 2007, respectively, on the grounds that they undermined freedom of expression. 
Judicial review brought against President Jokowi's job creation decree
Politics 3 years ago

Judicial review brought against President Jokowi's job creation decree

The President issued the emergency regulation on Dec. 30 to replace the 2020 Jobs Creation law, arguing global economic uncertainty and potential for global economic crisis this year meant authorities have to move fast to attract investors.
Court rejects petition to repeal new capital law
Archipelago 3 years ago

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Court rejects petition to repeal new capital law

The Constitutional Court has further smoothed the way for President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's ambitious project of relocating the nation’s capital after it rejected petitions to repeal the Capital City Law amid growing public concerns.
Marriage of convenience
Editorial 4 years ago

Marriage of convenience

Anwar must be able to prove that he will not be blinded by his marriage, and his integrity will be reflected in his and the court’s decisions. 
When the religious affairs minister is accused of insulting Islam
Academia 4 years ago

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When the religious affairs minister is accused of insulting Islam

The Blasphemy Law is most commonly used against minorities who are deemed to have criticized Islam.
Is delaying the elections legitimate and constitutional?
Academia 4 years ago

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Is delaying the elections legitimate and constitutional?

There are no constitutional provisions concerning how to extend the terms of office of legislators or the executive past their mandate. Nor does the Constitution authorize a state agency to extend the term of office of the executive or legislative branches.
Testing legitimacy of reserve component
Academia 4 years ago

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Testing legitimacy of reserve component

Understanding hybrid threats as an entry point for hybrid warfare is a strategic precaution. 
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