Commission III chairman Habiburokhman said the move responds to widespread public concerns over the three institutions.
He added that the panel, known as “Panja Reformasi,” will summon the heads of the agencies next Tuesday, after which its formation will be formally approved.
“We want to address issues involving individual officers so that the justice system can deliver quality law enforcement and fairness,” Habiburokhman said.
The panel follows the government’s recent efforts to reform the police.
On Nov. 7, President Prabowo Subianto officially established the Police Reform Acceleration Commission, appointing 10 members led by former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Jimly Asshiddiqie.
Other members include National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, presidential security advisor Ahmad Dofiri, Coordinating Minister for Law and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra, and Deputy Coordinating Minister Otto Hasibuan.
“No viral, no justice”
As reported by ANTARA, public frustration over weak law enforcement has been reflected in Indonesia by the phrase “no viral, no justice.”
The term refers to cases where victims only see meaningful action after their situations go viral on social media.
One high-profile 2024 case involved a 19-year-old bakery worker in Cakung, East Jakarta, identified as DAD. She was allegedly assaulted by the bakery owner’s child, GHS, highlighting workplace violence involving individuals connected to the business.
Although DAD reported the incident in October 2024, authorities only responded adequately after a video of the assault went viral on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Despite filing multiple reports earlier, she received serious attention from law enforcement only after the case gained public visibility.
Amid these concerns, political analyst Boni Hargens has proposed systemic reform through a dual control justice system, where the police remain the primary investigative authority while prosecutors serve as judicial controllers.
“This creates a mutual oversight mechanism,” Boni said, ensuring investigations comply with the law while maintaining checks and balances between institutions.
Under the dual control model, police would gather evidence and identify suspects in line with Indonesia’s criminal procedure code, while prosecutors review cases to ensure legality and completeness before trial.
Boni said the system provides a clear, measurable framework to balance the powers of both agencies and improve accountability.
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