Komnas HAM Hopes That The Death Penalty Will Be Abolished Completely

JAKARTA - Member of the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) Sandrayati Moniaga assessed that Indonesia should have completely abolished the death penalty for convicts, because it was considered unconstitutional.

"So the death penalty is unconstitutional, but for me it is completely stopped," said Sandrayati Moniaga, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, November 3.

Sandrayati explained that the 1945 Constitution clearly states that the right to life is a right that cannot be reduced in any form.

Where, Article 28 letter a of the 1945 Constitution states that every citizen has the right to defend his life and life, then in letter g it is stated that everyone has the right to be free from torture.

"I think the death penalty is a cruel and inhumane punishment, this is clearly stated in the international conference against torture and civil and political rights," he said.

Sandrayati said the UN Human Rights Commission resolution had asked for the abolition of the death penalty. Then, countries that still apply the death penalty must open a moratorium.

"We should abolish the death penalty completely. Because we are members of the United Nations, and Indonesia is a member of the Human Rights Council," said Sandrayati.

Sandrayati said, although the state implements it, it must be accompanied by some restrictions. Where the death penalty cannot be applied except for the most serious crimes, such as premeditated and systematic murder, and the guarantee of a fair trial and due process.

"In 2016, the Komnas HAM plenary session decided the position of the National Human Rights Commission against the death penalty," he said.

Sandrayati added that so far her party has also collaborated with the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI), the Indonesian Ombudsman, and the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) to realize the abolition of torture and acts of degrading human dignity in Indonesia with a focus on detainees.