Case Background: ITE Law Charges and Uploaded Quotes

Previously, the Public Prosecutor of the South Jakarta District Attorney's Office charged Laras Faizati with violating the ITE Law related to alleged incitement in demonstrations, namely through uploading writings that allegedly encouraged demonstrators.

“When your office is right next to the National Police Headquartes. Please burn this building down and get them all yall I wish could help throw some stones but my mom wants me home. Sending strength to all the protesters !!”, as quoted on the SIPP PN Jakarta Selatan page.

Regarding the verdict, both the defendant through his Legal Counsel and the Public Prosecutor stated that they were still considering filing an appeal.

This decision is cited as an example of the application of the spirit of the new national Criminal Code, which emphasizes a rehabilitative, educative, and restorative approach rather than a purely repressive one.