The Amendment of Anti-corruption Law in Indonesia: The Contribution to the Development of International Anti-corruption Law

Abstract

Corruption is categorized as an extraordinary crime that requires extraordinary measures to combat it.1 Corruption evolves as a complex issue for civilized nations, therefore, international anti-corruption law requires adaptability to combat corruption at the domestic level. One of the adaptability issues is the balance between human rights protection and anti-corruption measures. Wiretapping, asset freeze, and revocation of the right to be elected are several examples of the intersection between anti-corruption measures and civil and political rights. The United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) emphasizes in Article 36 the necessity to establish a national independent anti-corruption agency to effectively combat corruption.2 As part of the commitment to the UNCAC, Indonesia is continuously reforming its national