Polemic of Detention Period in Draft RKUHAP, Kompolnas: Status Unclear

Drug addicts “are more like sick people to be treated than criminals to be punished” and “can and must be detained differently”. This was stated by the Minister of Justice, Carlo Nordio, during an interview with the broadcaster PadrePioTv. “The re-educational function of punishment – he explained – is implemented through two elements: work and physical activity. Focusing on work activity for those serving a sentence means reducing tension in pri…

Kompolnas Commissioner Choirul Anam highlighted the draft of the Revised Criminal Procedure Code (RKUHAP) regarding the maximum detention period of 60 days at the investigation level. The regulation makes the status of suspects long to get justice.