BANDUNG - The Minister of Human Rights, Natalius Pigai, rejected the discourse of shooting perpetrators of robbery in a place without legal process because it was considered contrary to the principles of human rights and the rule of law.
Pigai said that every perpetrator of a crime must still be arrested alive to be processed in accordance with applicable laws.
"I do not allow people to be shot without going through a clear legal procedure and process. It should not be possible to shoot a beggar directly on the spot," he said as quoted by ANTARA, Wednesday, May 20.
According to him, the arrest of the live-in is important to uncover the network, motive, and source of the crime through the investigation process of law enforcement officers.
"He is a source of information, data, and facts. Law enforcement can dig up data, facts, information, and can solve the trigger or source," said Pigai.
He emphasized that the state must not deprive citizens of their right to life without going through a legitimate legal process, including against perpetrators of criminal acts.
"No one should deprive a citizen of the right to life without going through the legal processes and procedures that apply in a country," he said.
Pigai also reminded the security apparatus to focus on maintaining security stability so that the community can carry out activities safely and comfortably.
In addition, he assessed that the statement of officials who supported the shooting without legal process needed to be handled carefully because it could have legal consequences in its implementation.
"The statement has entered the mens rea. So the command must be careful in carrying out the discipline," he said.
According to Pigai, international law enforcement practices also prioritize the live capture of perpetrators of serious crimes, including terrorism, for the sake of investigation.
"Even a terrorist is captured alive as a source of information, a source of data," said Pigai.
Previously, the Head of the Lampung Regional Police, Inspector General of Police. Helfi Assegaf, ordered all ranks to take firm action against perpetrators of robbery and theft of motor vehicles.
"There is no tolerance for perpetrators of robbery. I have ordered to shoot on the spot," said Helfi at the Lampung Police Headquarters, Friday.
He said the move was taken because the act of robbery was considered increasingly disturbing the community in the Lampung area.
According to him, the perpetrators of this begal are no longer acting for stomach problems but most of the results from motor vehicle theft are used by the perpetrators to buy drugs.
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