Anwar Usman Fired, Cannot Appeal MKMK's Decision

The trial announced the Constitutional Court's decision at the Constitutional Court Building, Jakarta, Tuesday 11 November. (Diah-VOI).

JAKARTA - Chairman of the Honorary Council of the Constitutional Court (MKMK) Jimly Asshiddiqie said that the reported constitutional judge could not appeal the Constitutional Court's ethical decision and sanctions read out today.

This was conveyed by the Chief Justice of the MKMK Jimly Asshiddiqie who first explained the sanctions imposed on the constitutional judge reported by the Constitutional Court Regulation (PMK).

"What applies is decided. We have explained, we have the same opinion. If the sanction is how to determine the PMK: dishonorable dismissal from members, then it is required, given the opportunity for the appeals panel, for which the appeals panel was formed based on PMK," said Jimly at the Constitutional Court Building, Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Jakarta, Tuesday 7 November.

However, the Constitutional Court believes that the appeal makes the principles used in the execution of the Constitutional Court's decision uncertain. Considering the stages and schedule for the 2024 General Election that have been agreed in sight, the Constitutional Court has also taken a stand on this matter.

"Making the Honorary Council (MKMK) decision is uncertain, while we are facing a process of preparing for the near general election. We need fair certainty, not to cause problems that result in an unpeaceful, unreliable election process," he said.

On that basis, the Constitutional Court said that the Constitutional Court's decision today was no longer open. So the MKMK emphasized that within two days an election must be held for the Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court (MK) to replace Anwar Usman who was proven to have violated serious ethics regarding conflicts of interest in the Constitutional Court's decision regarding the presidential and vice presidential age limit.

"Well, for that, we decided to leave the chairman, so that the provisions regarding the appeals panel do not apply, because he does not apply, the MKMK decision will take effect today and within 2x24 hours an election must be held," said Jimly.