Articles by Budi Harianto

The mining tax bribery case reveals regulatory loopholes and weak oversight that harm the state and undermine public trust.

Public criticism is a democratic right that should serve as introspection for officials, not be retaliated against with intimidation.

The year 2026 is crucial for the revision of the Election and Regional Head Election Laws following the Constitutional Court's Decision. The regulations must be completed to maintain the legitimacy of democracy ahead of the 2029 Elections.

Prabowo's anti-corruption commitment is strong verbally, but not yet consistent. Central cases are "under control," but elites are difficult to touch due to political burdens.

Mahfud MD emphasizes that the placement of Police members in civil positions must be regulated by Law, not Police Regulation, in order to maintain hierarchy and legal certainty.

Perpol 10 of 2025 is formally valid, but potentially unconstitutional if it contradicts the Constitutional Court's decisions and the principle of constitutional supremacy.

This article elucidates the definition of Operasi Tangkap Tangan (OTT), its legal basis, and its distinction from the concept of "tertangkap tangan" within the former KUHAP.

The Asset Forfeiture Bill is present as a solution to address corruption: a mechanism for asset forfeiture without a criminal conviction. How effective is it?

An ojol driver was hit by a police car during a demonstration at the DPR. The law must not stop at the articles, but must answer the people's sense of justice.

Conditional release is the right of prisoners, but is it fair to the people?