JAKARTA - National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo emphasized that the National Police respected the Constitutional Court (MK) decision regarding the position and was not in a position to oppose the decision. He opened the option of revising the Police Regulation (Perpol) or increasing regulations to a higher level so that the follow-up to the MK decision is clearer and more firm.
"The perpol that we issued yesterday has gone through the stages of consultation with ministries, institutions, and related sources so that we do not make mistakes," Listyo Sigit told reporters after a press conference at Halim Perdanakusumah, Jakarta, Friday, December 19.
The National Police Chief admitted that there was still room for improvement, especially in the editorial aspect. Therefore, the National Police is currently still conducting further consultations to ensure that the regulations issued do not give rise to double interpretations.
"Maybe it's related to the problem of editing, if later there is a need for improvement, we are also consulting," he said.
According to Listyo Sigit, the authority of the National Police is limited to issuing Perpol. However, to clarify the follow-up to the Constitutional Court's decision, the regulation can be upgraded to a Government Regulation (PP), even in the revision of the National Police Law.
"It would be better if it were upgraded to PP, or even improved in the revision of the Police Law which will soon be pushed," he said.
He emphasized that this step was actually taken to ensure that the mandate of the Constitutional Court Decision was carried out consistently and did not cause confusion. According to him, the previous controversy arose due to differences in redaction that led to different interpretations.
"So that it is clearer, then the regulation must be limited and super clear," said the National Police Chief.
When asked whether Perpol would be revised, Listyo Sigit emphasized that the option was open. "It could be revised by Perpol, it could be immediately repaired at the PP level," he said.
The National Police Chief ensured that all steps taken by the National Police were aimed at strengthening legal certainty and ensuring that the Supreme Court's decision was followed up appropriately.
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