Law

Woman who claims to speak to angel Gabriel tests ‘constitutional rights’.

Reforms give no improvement in the courts for ordinary people

New Human Rights Court fails victims’ calls for justice.

Why do people in Banyuwangi kill ‘sorcerers’?

New anti-domestic violence law brings hope for women.

Will a positive start for the Constitutional Court lead to practical changes for ordinary citizens?

Legal reform must overcome a history of authoritarian development

Indonesia’s brave experiment in reinventing its legal system

In his last interview, Pramoedya kept up his attack on elitism and corruption.

Some Christian and Muslim leaders view the new Ministerial Decree on Houses of Worship as restrictive.

Indonesia has made only some legislative progress toward religious freedom, but the greatest freedom is the openness of debate.

Which Dongi people should be compensated for land?

Workers unite to win severance pay for retrenched Securicor Indonesia employees.

Review: Both books illustrate the way the Suharto family exploited Indonesia

The following excerpts are taken from a diary of letters kept by an Australian woman who lived in Java, Kalimantan and Bali for nine years