TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A political expert from UIN stated that the regulation in the lieu of law (Perppu) on Mass Organization (Ormas) can be counterproductive.
The political expert from Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Adi Prayitno believes that Law on Mass Organizations uses soft approach to disband radical mass organizations.
“It involves gradual processes to deal with extreme mass organizations. The disbandment does not require direct interference from the government, but it is done through a court of law,” he said.
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Adi claimed that Perppu Ormas is not urgently needed, especially in this conflicting situation. “To disband radical mass organizations, we only need to use Law on Mass Organizations (UU Ormas),” he affirmed.
Adi reminded that the government should base the consideration of disbandment on eradicating radicalism from Indonesia, not because of subjective reasons. People know, he added, that the regulation in the lieu of law (Perppu) on Mass Organization stems from the government’s intention to disband HTI (Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia).
“If the government wants to disband HTI, no need to issue Perppu. They only need to use the existing legal instruments. What matters are the procedures of the disbandment. Not just a mere plan,” he said.
“What is important in the future is how the government disband radical mass organizations. Avoid repressive patterns and use of force since they are against human rights and democracy,” Adi said.
S. DIAN ANDRYANTO
