JAKARTA, LEGAL LITERACY — The House of Representatives (DPR) is determined to pass the Bill on the Constitutional Court (RUU MK) into law in the nearest plenary session. This decision continues despite criticism from the public who suspect an attempt to weaken the MK.

Member of Commission III of the DPR from the Democratic Party Faction, Santoso, stated that all political party factions in parliament have agreed on the substance of the Bill MK since November 2023. Last week's discussion was only to complete level I by listening to the views of the government.

"It has not been ratified, just waiting for the plenary session. The discussion has been completed since November 2023, not suddenly. Last week was only to complete level I," said Santoso on Thursday (16/5/2024).

Santoso denied allegations that the discussion was conducted behind closed doors without inviting certain political parties. According to him, all processes have been according to procedure and no political parties were not invited.

In the preparation of the MK Bill, Santoso claimed to have listened to public opinion. Public criticism is considered a normal dynamic of democracy, and the most important thing is that the law-making procedure has been followed.

"All laws must have pros and cons. This is normal in a democracy. The important thing is that the procedure is correct," he added.

Santoso…