Deputy Speaker Blocks National Police Bill Surprise
Concerns Arise Over Potential Discussion of National Police Bill in Indonesia
Table of Contents
- Concerns Arise Over Potential Discussion of National Police Bill in Indonesia
- Concerns Arise Over Potential Discussion of National Police Bill in Indonesia: A Q&A
- Introduction: What’s Happening with the National Police Bill?
- What is the Current Status of the National Police Bill?
- Why is There Public Concern?
- What Specific Changes Are of Concern?
- Is the Government Planning to Discuss the Bill Soon?
- When Was the National Police Bill Previously Considered?
- Summary of Key concerns
JAKARTA – Following the Indonesian Parliament’s endorsement of revisions to the TNI Law, public concern is growing over the possibility of the National Police Bill being discussed soon.
Date: March 23, 2025
The concern has been widely discussed on social media, with the hashtag #tolakruupolri trending on X.
Citizens are alluding to controversial articles in the National Police bill, which were previously discussed by the DPR RI (People’s Representative Council) from 2019-2024.
Adies kadir, Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament, addressed these concerns, stating that the Parliament has not yet received a Presidential Letter (Surpres) regarding the discussion of the National Police Bill.
The National Police Bill Surpres does not yet exist,Adies Kadir, Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament
Kadir assured that discussion of the bill is not expected in the immediate future.
yes,said Kadir, ensuring the discussion of the National Police Bill woudl not be carried out in the near future.
On March 20, 2025, Kadir, a Golkar politician, stated that the government is highly likely waiting for the completion of the Bill on the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) before proposing revisions to the National Police Law.
It seems that it has not been submitted by the government,maybe you want to wait for the Criminal Code Bill. Because the relation is very closely with the Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code. If it is submitted now, if the Criminal Procedure Code changes, then the period will change again,Adies Kadir, Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament
The National Police Bill was previously rolled out during the 2019-2024 DPR RI period but was not completed or passed before the end of President Joko Widodo’s term.
The National Police Bill has faced public rejection due to concerns over perhaps problematic changes.
For example, revisions to the National Police Law could increase the authority of the National Police to crack down on, block, decide, and slow down access to cyberspace for domestic security purposes.
The revisions also address the authority of the National Police regarding wiretapping and could extend the retirement age for the National Police Chief or police with the rank of general.
Concerns Arise Over Potential Discussion of National Police Bill in Indonesia: A Q&A
Introduction: What’s Happening with the National Police Bill?
Following the Indonesian Parliament’s endorsement of revisions to the TNI Law, public concern is rising about the potential discussion of the National Police bill. this Q&A will explore the key issues surrounding the bill.
What is the Current Status of the National Police Bill?
As of March 23, 2025, the discussion of the National Police Bill is not expected in the immediate future. Adies Kadir,Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian Parliament,has stated that the Parliament has not yet received a Presidential Letter (Surpres) regarding the bill’s discussion.
Why is There Public Concern?
Controversial Articles: Citizens are concerned about articles in the National Police Bill, which were previously discussed by the DPR RI (People’s Representative Council) from 2019-2024. The hashtag #tolakruupolri is trending on X, reflecting this concern.
Potential Problematic Changes: The bill has faced public rejection due to concerns over changes.
What Specific Changes Are of Concern?
Revisions to the National Police Law could include:
Increased authority of the National Police to control cyberspace for domestic security purposes. This could involve the ability to crack down on, block, decide, and slow down access to cyberspace.
Changes to the authority of the National Police regarding wiretapping.
* The potential to extend the retirement age for the National Police Chief or police with the rank of general.
Is the Government Planning to Discuss the Bill Soon?
Deputy Speaker adies Kadir indicated that the government is likely waiting for the completion of the Bill on the Criminal Procedure code (KUHAP) before proposing revisions to the National Police Law.
When Was the National Police Bill Previously Considered?
The National police Bill was previously rolled out during the 2019-2024 DPR RI period but was not completed or passed before the end of President Joko Widodo’s term.
Summary of Key concerns
| Concern | Description |
| ————————————————- | ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— |
| Control over Cyberspace | Increased police authority to manage and potentially censor internet access for domestic security reasons. |
| Wiretapping Authority | Changes to the police’s powers related to surveillance and wiretapping. |
| Retirement Age | Potential extension of the retirement age for the National Police Chief and high-ranking officers.|
| Delay in Discussion of the Bill | Government waiting for the completion of revisions to the Criminal Procedure code (KUHAP) before continuing the national Police Bill |