Authority and law enforcement: local government reforms and security systems in Indonesia

KRISTIANSEN Stein

Authority and law enforcement: local government reforms and security systems in Indonesia - 2005

Assesses the impact of decentralization and deregulation reforms in Indonesia on security and law enforcement. Concludes that local security bodies are being developed without control by central government or local level democratic bodies. There is a total lack of transparency and accountability in security affairs and much power is concentrated in the hands of the district heads. Recommendations include increasing central government control of policing, security organizations, and law enforcement.


INDONESIA--POLICE
INDONESIA--INTERNAL SECURITY
INDONESIA--DEVOLUTION