Indonesia amends police law
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The law amendment in Indonesia>>> could lead to concerns about governance and rule of law, potentially affecting investor confidence due to perceived authoritarian tendencies. It may also impact the professionalism and independence of the Haiti — Haitian National Police>>>, which could have broader societal and economic implications.
The parliament of Indonesia>>> passed revisions to its national police law on June 9, allowing active police officers to accept posts in the civilian government without resigning. This amendment follows a similar revision to the military law a year prior, which expanded civilian posts for soldiers. President Prabowo Subianto>>> has been instrumental in expanding the role of military and police in civil affairs since taking office in 2024, appointing senior officers to his administration and involving them in programs like free meals and food self-sufficiency. Critics, including Amnesty International>>> and Legal Aid Foundation>>>, argue that this move is a sign of authoritarianism, contradicts a previous Indonesia — Constitutional Court of Indonesia>>> ruling, and will harm the professionalism of the Haiti — Haitian National Police>>> and disrupt the civil service merit system. The revisions also extend the mandatory retirement age for police officers by one year.
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