Indonesia Passes Comprehensive Revision of Criminal Procedure Code

Indonesian lawmakers recently approved a comprehensive revision to the Criminal Procedure Code, aiming to modernize the outdated justice system by streamlining prosecutions and aligning legal procedures with a new criminal code projected to become effective in 2026. This significant overhaul, endorsed by Parliament on November 18, represents the most substantial transformation of Indonesia’s criminal justice framework in over forty years, addressing various aspects from investigations to enforcement. The draft Bill made public by Parliament consolidates investigative authority under the national police while expanding law-enforcement powers to act swiftly without warrants in ‘urgent situations’. Additionally, the revision grants wider discretion to freeze bank accounts and digital assets, allowing authorities to block financial transactions or electronic accounts during investigations.