JAKARTA - The Judicial Commission (KY) continues to strive for increased justice for judges in response to the aspirations of ad hoc judges who have recently voiced concerns about the stagnant performance allowance.
"Well-being is the foundation of independence and integrity of the judiciary. Therefore, KY continues to strive for an increase in the well-being of judges who are just," said KY member and spokesperson Anita Kadir, quoting Antara.
According to Anita, KY's efforts to help improve the welfare of ad hoc judges can improve performance and prevent violations of the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct for Judges by continuing to uphold integrity.
Meanwhile, KY has received an audience from the Indonesian Ad Hoc Judges Solidarity Forum (FSHA) at the KY Building, Jakarta on Thursday (15/1).
The meeting, which was led by Deputy Chairman of the KY Desmihardi together with KY members Abhan and F. Willem Saija, discussed the financial rights of ad hoc judges which have not changed for the past 13 years.
Desmihardi said FSHA hopes that KY can help oversee changes to Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 5 of 2013 concerning Financial Rights and Facilities for Ad Hoc Judges.
"KY appreciates and respects the steps taken by FSHA in conveying aspirations and fighting for the welfare of ad hoc judges. Of course, this step must be carried out in accordance with the applicable legal corridor," he said in a written statement.
During the meeting, representatives of FSHA explained the issuance of Government Regulation (PP) Number 42 of 2025, namely regarding the increase in career judges' allowances, sharpening the gap in inequality and injustice for ad hoc judges.
It is stated that ad hoc judges only receive honorarium, without any basic salary, luxury allowance, family allowance, rice allowance, and other allowances.
Regarding this, Desmihardi said that in accordance with his authority and duties, KY is tasked with improving the capacity and welfare of judges. Therefore, KY is committed to supporting the aspirations of the ad hoc judges.
Meanwhile, F. Willem Saija admitted that he understood the unrest of FSHA. However, he reminded that the aspirations conveyed should not interfere with the course of the trial so that justice seekers can still receive services.
As a former chief justice, Willem assured FSHA representatives that the Supreme Court was also fighting for the welfare of ad hoc judges. The leadership of the Supreme Court together with the government is discussing a proposal to adjust the financial rights of ad hoc judges.
"I understand the unrest and aspirations of ad hoc judges. However, there are constraints with the provisions that regulate, while the provisions for career judges' allowances are clearly stated in the PP and the regulations below. Therefore, I suggest that you fight for this aspiration until it takes the form of an official regulation," he said.
FSHA previously attended a public hearing with Commission III of the DPR RI on Wednesday (14/1). The meeting discussed financial rights inequality between career judges and ad hoc judges.
In addition, the Constitutional Court in a press conference on Thursday (8/1) stated that it was in the process of seeking adjustments to ad hoc judges' allowances. The proposal for adjusting allowances is being discussed with the government.
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