PAN: Prabowo's Decision To Give Amnesty To Hasto Is In Accordance With The Rules Of Law

Deputy Chairperson of PAN Eddy Soeparno, believes that President Prabowo Subianto's decision to grant amnesty to the Secretary General of PDIP, Hasto Kristiyanto, who was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison in the interim replacement bribery case (PAW) Harun Masiku, has complied with applicable legal regulations. Likewise, the awarding of an abolition to the former Minister of Trade, Tom Lembong, who was charged with 4.5 years in prison for a corruption case of sugar imports.

Eddy said the decision to grant amnesty and abolition was the prerogative of the president as regulated in the 1945 Constitution. In Article 14 paragraph 2 of the 1945 Constitution, it is clearly stated that it is the President of the Republic of Indonesia who has the right to grant amnesty and abolition by taking into account the considerations of the DPR.

"This decision was made in accordance with the prerogative of the president which is regulated in the 1945 Constitution. It is clear that this decision is in accordance with applicable legal regulations," Eddy told reporters, Friday, August 1.

The Deputy Chairperson of the MPR RI also emphasized that President Prabowo had undergone a series of procedures for granting abolitions and amnesty by asking for consideration and obtaining approval from the DPR RI.

"To give this decision President Prabowo upholds legal sovereignty while still consulting with the DPR and obtaining approval from the DPR RI," said Eddy.

Eddy believes that President Prabowo's decision to amnesty and abolition is in order to maintain the integrity, peace and mitigation between elements of the nation.

"We give the highest appreciation to President Prabowo who considers all aspects, including maintaining unity and peace between elements of the nation," said Eddy.