Prabowo Menjawab - RUU Polri: Banyak Polisi Berkasus, Layakkah Kewenangannya Ditambah?

Summary

In this transcript, President discusses concerns about the legislative process in Indonesia, particularly regarding the limited public participation in the creation of laws such as the Police Bill and other critical bills. The President addresses concerns over expanding the powers of the police without adequate oversight, highlighting the importance of balancing power with accountability. He also stresses the need for transparency and thorough discussions among all stakeholders before passing legislation, emphasizing the dangers of unregulated power and the importance of combating narcotics and other illegal activities.

Takeaways

• 😀 The public has concerns about the increasing distance between the legislative process and the people, particularly in terms of participation and transparency.
• 😀 There is a growing worry regarding the concentration of power in government institutions, particularly in the police force and other law enforcement entities.
• 😀 The Indonesian president is urged to pay attention to proposed laws such as the Police Law (RUU Por), which seeks to increase police authority.
• 😀 The president acknowledges that there are concerns about abuses of power within law enforcement, such as corruption, sexual harassment, and violence.
• 😀 The president affirms his belief that laws should be debated by all political parties, including opposition parties, as they represent the people.
• 😀 Transparency in the legislative process is emphasized, with concerns over non-disclosure of drafts and meetings being held outside the formal legislative institutions.
• 😀 There is a call for a mechanism that ensures the public has access to official drafts and the legislative process is open to scrutiny.
• 😀 The president points out the importance of oversight bodies like Kompolnas, which oversee the police force and other law enforcement institutions.
• 😀 On the issue of police powers, the president emphasizes that while police should have sufficient authority to carry out their duties, the question of whether their powers should be expanded requires careful consideration.
• 😀 The president highlights the need for clear indicators, such as the reduction in drug trafficking and the protection of citizens' safety, to determine when action or reforms are necessary within law enforcement agencies.

Q & A

What is the concern raised by Najwa Shihab regarding the legislative process?

Najwa Shihab is concerned that the legislative process is becoming increasingly distant from the people, with a lack of meaningful public participation, especially in the context of several proposed laws like the police law, prosecutor law, and broadcasting law.

What specific issue does Najwa raise about the police law (RUU Por)?

Najwa highlights that the police law appears to expand police powers, even though the critical issue should be improving oversight, given the history of abuse of power by the police, including cases of sexual violence, corruption, and violence.

How does President Jokowi respond to the concern about expanding police powers?

President Jokowi states that he believes the police should be given enough authority to carry out their duties effectively, but if they already have sufficient powers, there is no need to expand them further.

What does President Jokowi say about the transparency of the legislative process?

President Jokowi acknowledges the lack of transparency in the legislative process, including unavailability of official drafts and meetings outside of parliament. He expresses a desire for improved transparency and clearer access to official legislative documents.

What does President Jokowi suggest as a potential solution for the transparency issue?

He suggests that the official drafts should be made available to the public and that the legislative process should involve open discussions with all stakeholders, including the public and opposition parties.

What is the President's stance on police oversight and the role of institutions like Kompolnas?

President Jokowi acknowledges the role of Kompolnas (National Police Commission) as an oversight body and emphasizes the importance of such institutions in ensuring proper checks and balances over the police.

What are the key concerns regarding the police law that Najwa emphasizes?

Najwa emphasizes that the expansion of police powers in the police law should be scrutinized, particularly since it does not address the critical issue of minimizing oversight and preventing abuse of power by the police.

How does President Jokowi plan to evaluate the effectiveness of law enforcement actions?

President Jokowi plans to assess the effectiveness of law enforcement by observing whether issues like narcotics trafficking and the smuggling of illegal goods decrease, signaling better performance from law enforcement agencies.

What is President Jokowi's opinion on the role of law enforcement in fighting narcotics?

President Jokowi stresses the importance of fighting the narcotics trade, describing it as a serious threat to the future of Indonesia's children and grandchildren.

What is the role of the coalition parties in the legislative process according to President Jokowi?

President Jokowi mentions that the coalition parties play an important role in shaping the legislation, but also stresses the importance of transparency and the involvement of all relevant parties in the decision-making process.