Indonesia
Despite criticisms over a rushed legislative process, the House passed on Tuesday the amended Police Law, which includes a controversial provision that allows active-duty officers to take civilian posts in government.
Police officers march in a parade on July 1, 2024, during a ceremony to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the National Police at National Monument Square in Central Jakarta. (Antara/Muhammad Adimaja)
Marking the end of a hurried legislative process, the House of Representatives passed on Tuesday a controversial amendment to the 2002 Police Law that allows a more expanded role for active-duty police officers in civilian posts.House Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, who hails from President Prabowo Subianto’s Gerindra Party, led the plenary session where all eight party factions approved the bill for passage into law.
Also attending the session were National Police chief Gen. Listyo Sigit Prabowo and Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas, who represented the government.
