Parliament Not Government Will Redraft Elections Law
The House of Representatives has confirmed that the drafting of the amended Elections Law will remain the legislature’s responsibility, following proposals for the government to take over the drafting amid months of delays. Deputy House Speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad of the Gerindra Party said on Wednesday the revision would continue to be prepared by House Commission II overseeing home affairs, ruling out the possibility of it being taken over by the government. “As previously stated, we will propose [the bill] as a House initiative,” said Dasco, also an executive of President Prabowo Subianto-led Gerindra. “All parties are ready to discuss the revision, both the academic paper and the article-by-article draft.” He made the remarks after a meeting with leaders of House Commission II, which is responsible for drafting and reviewing election-related legislation. (Jakarta Post)