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Indonesia Parliament Passes Police Law Revisions, Extends Retirement Age

6/9/2026

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Parliament unanimously approved revisions to Indonesia’s police law on June 9, 2026, allowing serving officers to hold civilian ministry or state-agency posts without resigning.
The revisions also raise the mandatory retirement age for police officers, including the national chief, by one year.
Lawmakers argue the changes will improve governmental responsiveness.
Amnesty International Indonesia and Legal Aid Foundation warned the law conflicts with a 2025 Constitutional Court ruling and could damage police professionalism.

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Parliament unanimously approved revisions to Indonesia’s police law on June 9, 2026, allowing serving officers to hold civilian ministry or state-agency posts without resigning.
The revisions also raise the mandatory retirement age for police officers, including the national chief, by one year.
Lawmakers argue the changes will improve governmental responsiveness.
Amnesty International Indonesia and Legal Aid Foundation warned the law conflicts with a 2025 Constitutional Court ruling and could damage police professionalism.