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ast week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on social media that Indonesia had agreed to allow Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina on death row for drug trafficking, to serve her sentence in her home country after 14 years languishing in an Indonesian prison. Days later, Law Minister Supratman Andi Atgas confirmed that President had, in principle, approved the transfer of the five remaining members of the Bali Nine, Australians convicted of drug smuggling, to their home country, where their life sentences may or may not be commuted. France has also sought leniency for its citizens imprisoned in Indonesia on similar charges. These developments suggest a shift in Indonesia’s stance on capital punishment and prisoner management. The Prabowo administration's decision to uphold an execution moratorium and signal a gradual move toward abolishing the death penalty is worthy of praise. However, its approach raises concerns about legal clarity and consistency. Without a clear legal framework in place, such ad hoc decisions risk undermining Indonesia's commitment to the rule of law. Whether you're looking to broaden your horizons or stay informed on the latest developments, "Viewpoint" is the perfect source for anyone seeking to engage with the issues that matter most. By registering, you agree with 's Please check your email for your newsletter subscription. Indonesia currently lacks a law governing the transfer of sentenced persons, even though it has treaties for mutual legal assistance and extradition. While this legislative gap may soon be addressed, questions remain about the mechanisms for repatriating death row inmates. Transferring such prisoners outside the sentencing jurisdiction sets a troubling precedent, potentially reducing judicial outcomes to political transactions. This approach risks creating moral hazard. Allowing political will, no matter how well-intentioned, to supersede judicial rulings could erode public trust in the legal system. At worst, such decisions may introduce legal uncertainty, undermine governmental credibility and signal to the international community that Indonesia’s rule of law is negotiable. Prabowo would be better served by leveraging the mechanisms already in place. Fortunately, Indonesia’s newly revised Criminal Code allows for a progressive approach to the death penalty. Inmates who have served over a decade on death row can undergo a review process, with the possibility of having their sentences commuted. This policy reflects Indonesia’s slow but steady move toward abolishing capital punishment, in line with evolving global norms and the country’s aspirations to improve its human rights record. Diplomatically, the proposed prisoner transfers may align with Prabowo’s broader “good neighbor” foreign policy, aimed at strengthening ties with regional and global partners. However, Indonesia must avoid the perception of trading legal principles for diplomatic concessions. Prabowo’s actions must demonstrate that Indonesia’s legal system is robust and not subject to external pressures, lest he is remembered as an Asian “paper tiger”. For now, the President stands on better international footing than his predecessor, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, who pursued an aggressive anti-drug policy that tarnished the nation’s reputation abroad. That contrast underscores the need for consistency in how the death penalty is addressed in the country. Prabowo must ensure that his stance is not seen as a political tool but as part of a principled and transparent policy shift. Data from the Institute for Criminal Justice Reform shows that as of October 2023, there were 504 death row inmates in Indonesia, with 110 having languished in prison for over a decade. These figures highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy for managing the death penalty, rather than piecemeal decisions driven by political expediency. The Prabowo administration has an opportunity to make history by leading Indonesia toward the abolition of capital punishment. But it must do so through clear, consistent and lawful measures, not through backdoor deals that could erode public confidence in the justice system. The rule of law must remain paramount, and any reforms must be firmly grounded in national interests and respect for human rights, not dictated by the shifting winds of geopolitical considerations.Acuity Brands AYI has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 5.1% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.69%. 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India’s Image Now Transformed Into World’s ‘Deep Tech Hub’ From ‘IT Outsourcing Centre’ Due to Government’s Reforms: Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh PuriTaisha St. Jean Tard, the chief of staff to the Buffalo Common Council, has been tapped to replace April Baskin in the Erie County Legislature. Taisha St. Jean Tard has been nominated to replace April Baskin in January as the 2nd District representative serving in the Erie County Legislature. In January, she will take her seat as an appointee to the 2nd Legislative District, a diverse Buffalo district that encompasses the East Side, Kensington, University District, Delaware District, Elmwood Village and West Side neighborhoods. She is expected to face a Democratic primary challenge from former County Legislator Betty Jean Grant. “I’m walking into this as someone who has dealt with it all and is willing to fight for District 2,” St. Jean Tard said. The current 2nd District lawmaker, Chairwoman April Baskin, will be vacating the seat at the end of the year to serve as state senator in the 63rd District, replacing Tim Kennedy. The Legislature’s Democratic majority leader, Tim Meyers of Cheektowaga, is expected to be promoted to Legislature chairman in January. Baskin, 41, a Buffalo native, will be the first Black woman to serve in the State Senate in Western New York. Democratic committee members in the 2nd District endorsed St. Jean Tard on Saturday. She is expected to fill the remainder of Baskin’s term in 2025. St. Jean Tard, 29, said she wants to focus on housing, workforce development and bringing county resources into the district. As a Buffalo resident raised by a single parent on the West Side, St. Jean Tard said she would be the first Latina appointed to the seat. In January, she will serve as one of three female legislators serving in the 11-member governing body. Democratic Party Chairman Jeremy Zellner said he was excited to see a new generation of leadership, and someone involved in the community, join the Legislature. “She understands, intimately, how government runs, so she’ll be able to get things done for the district,” he said. Though her name recognition is not as high as Grant’s, he said she represents a fresh, clean start. “We’re in a new world,” he said. “People want results.” St. Jean Tard graduated from Leonardo da Vinci High School. She received a bachelor’s degree in communications from Medaille College and earned her master’s degree in marketing communications from St. Bonaventure University in 2018. She worked as an adjunct professor at Medaile for three years until August 2023 and worked her way up through the Buffalo Common Council, where she began as a legislative assistant in 2016. She was elevated to deputy chief of staff in 2021 and became chief of staff in April. She also serves as executive director of the Miss Buffalo Scholarship Organization. As someone born and raised in the district, as well as a relatively new homeowner, she said she understands the issues facing the people who live here. “I had to have multiple jobs to get through college,” she said. She said she wants to focus on home ownership and conduct a listening tour to better understand the needs of 2nd District residents. Meanwhile, Grant is running her own full-fledged campaign to win the Democratic primary for the 2nd District seat. She has criticized the candidate selection process as a fixed process controlled by Zellner, who she said controls committee member votes. In a lengthy Facebook post, she said, “The spirit of the endorsement meeting was so compromised, that two individuals who surely should have known and done better, actually resorted to making an unkind reference to my age, and even added several years to it.” She referred to St. Jean Tard as “an inexperienced and less-qualified candidate.” Zellner said that during the selection process, only Grant and the person who seconded her nomination voted for Grant. “She was overwhelmingly crushed in the vote,” he said. Get Government & Politics updates in your inbox! Stay up-to-date on the latest in local and national government and political topics with our newsletter. Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
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