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President Joko Widodo explains the government’s decision to postpone the ratification of the draft Criminal Code bill (RKUHP) into law at Bogor Palace on Friday (20/9/2019). He said the decision was made after listening to input from the community that many controversial articles were considered to have the potential to threaten democratization in Indonesia. The government promised to hear more input from the community to improve the RKUHP.

The President\'s request to postpone the ratification of the draft Criminal Code bill (RKUHP) is an opportune time to open public space for discussion of the bill. The RKUHP must be ensured to be in line with the spirit of democracy.JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The House of Representatives took into consideration President Joko Widodo\'s request to postpone the ratification of the RKHUP. The postponement is expected to be followed by the opening of public space for discussion on the matter.

The opening of the public space, among others, can be done by the government by forming a committee consisting of a number of experts and community leaders to participate in giving input in the discussion of the RKUHP. Therefore, the RKHUP, which would later be ratified to replace the current Criminal Code, is in accordance with the spirit of democracy and does not threaten civil rights.

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