House eyes passage of asset forfeiture bill by December
The House of Representatives is aiming to pass a long-delayed asset forfeiture bill by the end of this year, as lawmakers plan to intensify consultations with civil groups and legal experts on legislation seen as a potential tool in the fight against corruption.
The House of Representatives in Indonesia is on track to pass a long-awaited asset forfeiture bill by December, according to Habiburokhman, chairman of Commission III overseeing legal affairs. The bill aims to bolster efforts against corruption, a goal shared by President Prabowo Subianto's Gerindra Party. The House law commission has resumed discussions on the bill this legislative session and intends to hold public hearings multiple times weekly to gather input from civil groups and legal experts.
Many citizens have requested hearings on the asset forfeiture bill, and Commission III is committed to facilitating meaningful public participation. Commission III acknowledged the bill's complexity, as it represents a novel legal concept in the country, unlike other recent legislative efforts such as the Criminal Law Procedures Code (KUHAP) and the National Police Law.
At a public hearing on Tuesday, Majelis Arah Indonesia, a new Muslim group advocating for policy recommendations, urged lawmakers to establish clear evidentiary standards to prevent assets from being forfeited based solely on allegations or suspicion.
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