How to rob thieves of their loot without conviction: insights from Indonesia

Confiscation of criminally obtained assets can be imposed in civil courts without a conviction. Since this move is controversial, the EU is now seeking strict safeguards and could look to Indonesia as an example.

Dion Valerian • August 20, 2024

Capturing a ‘regulatory capture’?: A closer look at the Indonesian PERPPU on job creation

The enactment of the Indonesian PERPPU on job creation into an Act has sparked debate among legal observers. Is it merely aimed at inducing foreign investment, or are the interests of economic actors capturing the government?

Widya Naseva Tuslian • April 04, 2023

How sensational is Indonesia’s new Criminal Code?

International media strongly condemn Indonesia’s new Criminal Code. Is it really that bad?

Adriaan Bedner • December 15, 2022

Climate change litigation in Indonesia

Following the success of the Urgenda case in the Netherlands and other cases around the world, citizens from Jakarta also turned to climate change litigation in their fight for a cleaner environment.

Elise Schermers • June 03, 2022

A tale of UNESCO, Komodo dragon and mass tourism

The construction activities in Komodo National Park clearly show that even the status of recognized Unesco World Heritage, is not enough to safeguard the planet’s most valuable spots from being damaged or interrupted.

Laura Lancée • November 30, 2020

Corona crisis-related inequality in access to university education in Eastern Indonesia

How can students participate in online courses without proper Internet access?

Jacqueline Vel • May 22, 2020

Indonesian lawyers in crisis: The ugly truth in times of corona

There is a longstanding crisis of ethics among litigating lawyers in Indonesia, and the corona crisis is revealing their true colours.

Santy Kouwagam • April 22, 2020

Capital punishment in Indonesia

Last Sunday’s execution of Dutch national Ang Kiem Soei led to strong reactions from the Dutch government and in the media. This blog considers two questions: first, was Ang’s execution lawful and second, why did President Jokowi refuse to grant clemency?

Adriaan Bedner • January 22, 2015

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