DPR Bisa Copot Pimpinan KPK, Hakim MK hingga Panglima TNI dan Kapolri | OneNews Update

Summary

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) recently amended its rules, granting the authority to evaluate or remove key public officials. This includes officials such as the KPK Commissioners, Constitutional Court Judges, and others who have passed the fit and proper test. Through this amendment, DPR can periodically assess the performance of these officials, and if performance expectations are unmet, they can recommend their dismissal. The revision strengthens DPR's oversight role, ensuring better accountability and transparency in the functioning of public institutions.

Takeaways

• 😀 The DPR (Indonesian Parliament) has officially revised its regulation, DPR RI Number 1 of 2020 on parliamentary procedures.
• 😀 A major revision is the new power of the DPR to evaluate and remove government officials who have passed the fit-and-proper test.
• 😀 Officials subject to evaluation and possible removal include KPK commissioners, Constitutional Court judges, Supreme Court judges, TNI commander, and the Chief of Police.
• 😀 Election commissioners and election supervisory officials (KPU, Bawaslu) can also be evaluated and removed by the DPR.
• 😀 The revision aims to enhance the DPR's oversight function and ensure the integrity of officials appointed through the DPR's plenary meetings.
• 😀 If an official's performance is deemed unsatisfactory, the DPR can recommend their dismissal or removal.
• 😀 The revised regulations allow for periodic evaluations of officials appointed by the DPR.
• 😀 This evaluation process will be binding, with the results reported to the DPR leadership for further action.
• 😀 The revisions to the regulation were discussed intensively by the DPR's Legislative Body (Baleg) and approved by all factions within the DPR.
• 😀 The amendments are in accordance with Law Number 17 of 2014 and DPR Regulation Number 1 of 2020, specifically Article 105 and Article 66.

Q & A

What is the main revision introduced in the DPR RI Regulation No. 1/2020?

The main revision grants DPR RI the authority to evaluate or dismiss certain public officials who had previously undergone the 'fit and proper test,' including officials such as KPK Commissioners, MK judges, and the TNI Commander.

Which public officials are now subject to evaluation by DPR RI under the new revision?

The public officials subject to evaluation include KPK Commissioners, Oversight Council of KPK, Constitutional Court judges (MK), Supreme Court judges (MA), TNI Commander, National Police Chief (Kapolri), KPU Commissioners, and Bawaslu Commissioners.

What criteria does DPR use for evaluating these officials?

DPR evaluates these officials based on their performance, and if their performance does not meet expectations, DPR can recommend their dismissal or removal.

What is the process for the evaluation of officials by DPR?

DPR conducts periodic evaluations of officials. If the evaluation reveals unsatisfactory performance, the relevant commission submits the findings to the DPR leadership for further action, which may include dismissal recommendations.

How binding are the results of the DPR's evaluation of officials?

The results of the DPR's evaluation are binding and must be submitted by the relevant commission to the DPR leadership for action, following the established procedures.

What legal basis supports the revision to DPR RI Regulation No. 1/2020?

The revision is supported by Law No. 17/2014, which outlines the duties of DPR, DPD, and DPRD, as well as DPR Regulation No. 1/2020, which governs parliamentary procedures.

How was the revision to the DPR's regulations approved?

The revision was thoroughly discussed and approved by all DPR factions on February 3, 2025, during a meeting of the Legislative Body.

What is the goal behind granting DPR the authority to evaluate public officials?

The goal is to strengthen the oversight function of the DPR and ensure that the public officials they appoint perform their duties effectively and maintain the honor of the DPR.

What happens if an official's performance is deemed unsatisfactory by DPR?

If an official's performance is unsatisfactory, DPR may recommend their dismissal or removal from office.

How often can DPR evaluate the performance of appointed officials?

DPR can evaluate the performance of appointed officials periodically, as mandated by the revised regulations.