DPR Leadership Signals Police Law Revision Enters Legislative Session
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JAKARTA, investortrust.id – The Indonesian parliament has brought the revision of the national police law into its legislative session, as confirmed by House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad.
Speaking at a public gathering in Jakarta on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Dasco said that the proposed amendment to Law No. 2 of 2002 on the Indonesian National Police is scheduled for deliberation during the current legislative term. He noted that final decisions regarding several draft laws will be made during this period.
“We’re entering the new session. Some decisions will be made concerning the draft laws that are currently under discussion,” he told reporters at a Halal Bihalal event hosted by People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Ahmad Muzani in the Widya Chandra ministerial housing complex, Senayan.
Coordination Among Political Factions
Dasco emphasized that ongoing legislative discussions, including the police law revision, would be coordinated with leaders of all political factions in parliament. He hinted at potential new legislative arrangements or policies being prepared prior to the recess period.
“We will coordinate with faction leaders. We agreed before the last recess to adopt several new policies or legislative formulations. Let’s wait and see how it unfolds,” he said.
The revised police law has sparked public interest and scrutiny, especially after its incomplete deliberation during the 2019–2024 parliamentary term. The bill has since been reinstated in the medium-term National Legislative Program, or Prolegnas, for the 2024–2029 period.
Key Controversial Proposals
Among the most debated points in the draft are proposals to increase the police retirement age. The bill suggests raising the retirement age to 60–62 years for regular officers and 65 years for those in functional roles. Critics argue the change could hinder the internal regeneration of police leadership and lead to a bottleneck of high- and mid-ranking officers.
The draft also includes provisions to expand the authority of the police. The new powers have raised concerns among legal experts and civil society groups, who warn they could transform the institution into a “superbody” with limited checks and balances.