The Anatomy of Indonesia’s Revised Law on Corruption Eradication 2001 – A Legal Dissection

Summary:

In 2001, Indonesia's legal system underwent significant changes to strengthen its anti-corruption measures. The revisions aimed to plug gaps in the original Anti-Corruption Law, such as ambiguous sentencing and lack of clarity on corrupt activities. Key changes include comprehensive definitions of corrupt actions, the establishment of dedicated anti-corruption bodies, and increased sentencing, financial penalties, and whistleblower protection. A notable case, the 'Infrastructure Scandal' of 2003, illustrates the law's amplified rigor in action. Although the changes have been praised, critics argue that more needs to be done to ensure effective execution and public awareness of the law.