Criminal Procedure Code Updates Efforts to Improve Law Enforcement Accountability in Indonesia
Jakarta – The Indonesian government affirms that the enactment of the updated Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) is an integral part of national legal reform aimed at improving accountability, transparency, and human rights protection in law enforcement processes throughout the country.
The Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, emphasized that the enactment of the new KUHAP is not merely a technical change, but a crucial milestone in the development of the national legal system.
“The enactment of the new KUHAP is a historical milestone for the Indonesian nation, where we strengthen modern, fair, and human rights-respecting law enforcement mechanisms, thereby further ensuring the accountability of law enforcers,” said Yusril.
The KUHAP update was implemented through a legislative process involving extensive consultation between the government, the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), academics, civil society organizations, and the general public. Greater public involvement in the drafting of the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) is a crucial step to ensure the principles of transparency and stronger legal protection.
The government also emphasized that the new KUHAP is designed to incorporate broad input from various parties to strengthen legal certainty while providing strong legitimacy for the investigation and examination process.
In its implementation, the government ensures that law enforcement officers continue to adapt to the latest provisions in the KUHAP, including digital administration mechanisms and the application of information technology to support the transparency of the legal process. The government believes that this modernization will also minimize the potential for procedural violations by law enforcement officers and strengthen the integrity of the judicial system.
Meanwhile, Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo expressed support for the implementation of the new KUHAP and emphasized that his institution is ready to adjust its internal mechanisms.
“The new KUHAP provides room for the application of the lex specialis principle, so that the handling of corruption cases continues to be effective without the constraints of irrelevant procedural law,” Budi said.
The government invites all stakeholders, including law enforcement, judicial institutions, and civil society, to continue working together to oversee the implementation of the new KUHAP. This collaborative effort is expected to strengthen public trust in a fair, transparent, and accountable criminal justice system, and ensure equitable law enforcement for all Indonesians.
