Perpol Narrative Contrary to the Constitutional Court is Considered Tendentious and Political

JAKARTA - Director of the Nusantara Linguistic Circle (Lilin Nusantara), Mas Uliatul Hikmah, assessed that the narrative that said the Regulation of the National Police of the Republic of Indonesia (Perpol) Number 10 of 2025 was contrary to or violated Constitutional Court Decision Number 114/PUU-XXIII/2025 was tendentious and political.

The Perpol regulates the implementation of the duties of members of the National Police outside the organizational structure of the National Police, especially in 17 ministries and agencies. According to Ulia, the criticism that was thrown at the Perpol was often emotional and not supported by a solid, objective, and comprehensive legal analysis.

"In a healthy legal discourse, criticism of public policy is reasonable, even necessary. However, criticism must be based on strong legal analysis. Unfortunately, some criticism of the Police Chief's Perpol does not meet these standards and tends to present a biased narrative," said Ulia, Tuesday, December 16.

Ulia explained that the narrative stating Perpol is contrary to the Constitutional Court's decision ignores legal facts. Perpol is consistent with the Police Law and other laws and regulations because it regulates the assignment of members of the National Police who still have ties to police duties and based on the assignment of the National Police Chief, not a position outside the police as stipulated in Article 28 paragraph (3) of the Police Law.

"This assignment has a constitutional basis in Article 30 paragraph (4) of the 1945 Constitution, especially in carrying out the function of public service which is one of the constitutional duties of the National Police," explained Ulia.

Ulia appealed to the public to be critical and not easily caught up in narratives that discredit institutions without a strong legal basis. He emphasized the importance of examining issues from various perspectives and considering all relevant legal contexts.

In addition to the legal basis, Ulia assessed that the assignment of members of the National Police to various ministries and agencies brought practical benefits for the implementation of government. The presence of police personnel in government agencies can increase the synergy of policy coordination, especially related to security, order, and law enforcement.

"Members of the National Police bring experience in crisis management, operational coordination, risk analysis, and enforcement of regulations, which can enrich the capacity of bureaucracy and increase the effectiveness of government program implementation," explained Ulia.

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In terms of public services, Ulia added, the presence of members of the National Police in various institutions can increase the responsiveness and effectiveness of services, especially in situations that require rapid coordination related to security and order issues.

"Thus, the assignment of members of the National Police to ministries and agencies is not only legal in law, but also rational in policy. This practice optimizes the human resources of the state to improve the quality of government and services to the community," concluded Ulia.