News • 20 Jan 2026

Constitutional Court: Columnists & Freelance Contributors Are Protected by Law

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The Constitutional Court affirms that columnists & freelance contributors are still protected by law. Protection via the Press Law if they meet journalist requirements, or other laws related to Human Rights.

News • 17 Jan 2025

Constitutional Court Abolish Presidential Threshold: 3 Important Notes from Prof Jimly

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Decision The Constitutional Court abolished the presidential threshold in the Presidential Election, opening opportunities for a more inclusive and competitive election. See important notes from Prof. Jimly and other legal experts!

News • 23 Jul 2025

Appealing Prison Sentence, Tom Lembong Officially Files an Appeal

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Jakarta, Legal Literacy - Former Minister of Trade, Thomas Trikasih Lembong, also known as Tom Lembong, has officially filed an appeal. He rejects the prison sentence of 4 years and 6 months...

News • 02 Mar 2026

Judge: Riva Siahaan Remains Criminally Liable Even Though He Did Not Enjoy the Money

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Decision Pertamina Patra Niaga corruption: Riva Siahaan was sentenced to 9 years even though he did not enjoy the corruption money because it was proven that there was an unlawful act.

News • 01 Jan 2026

Verdict in the Prada Lucky Case: 22 Army Soldiers Dismissed and Imprisoned

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The Military Court III-15 Kupang sentenced 22 Army soldiers in the case of Prada Lucky's death: imprisonment under 10 years, dismissal, and restitution.

News • 29 Mar 2026

Tunas Government Regulation in Effect: Social Media for Children Under 16 Blocked

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...under 16 years old are blocked from accessing TikTok, Instagram, YouTube & high-risk social media. Chronology & analysis complete law.

News • 27 Feb 2026

Pertamina Crude Oil Corruption: 5 Defendants Sentenced to 9-13 Years in Prison

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Five defendants in the Pertamina crude oil corruption case were sentenced to 9–13 years in prison. State losses reached trillions of rupiah. Verdict by the Jakarta Corruption Court.

News • 27 Feb 2026

Riva Siahaan, Former President Director of Pertamina, Sentenced to 9 Years in Corruption Case

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The Jakarta Corruption Court sentenced Riva Siahaan (former President Director of Pertamina Patra Niaga) to 9 years in prison related to corruption in crude oil governance from 2018-2023.

News • 20 Jan 2026

Constitutional Court Strengthens Legal Protection of Journalists from Criminalization

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The Constitutional Court affirms that legal protection for journalists is a constitutional instrument. Criminal/civil penalties are the last resort after mediation by the Press Council.

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Central Jakarta District Court Acquits Delpedro Marhaen in Incitement Case of 2025 Demonstration

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The panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court acquitted Delpedro Marhaen et al. of inciting demonstrations because the prosecutor failed to prove the element of false news.