TINJAUAN HUKUM TERHADAP RUU POLRI: EFEKTIVITAS PENEGAKAN HUKUM DAN RISIKO PENYALAHGUNAAN WEWENANG

Abstract

The ongoing revision of the Indonesian National Police Law (RUU Polri) has the potential to significantly alter the powers of the police, particularly in terms of cyber security, wiretapping, and oversight of individual freedoms. Several provisions in this draft law raise concerns about the abuse of power and human rights violations, challenging fundamental principles of constitutional law, particularly in the context of the separation of powers and the principle of check and balance. Articles such as Article 16, paragraph 1, letter q, which expands the police’s authority over cyberspace control, and Article 14, paragraph 1, letter g, which grants the police extensive oversight powers over other agencies, may infringe on the right to freedom of expression and transparency. Therefore, robust oversight mechanisms, whether through legislative, judicial, or independent bodies like the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM), are essential to prevent abuse of power. This discussion aims to evaluate the potential risks of expanding police authority under this draft law and the urgency of oversight within the Indonesian legal system.