'Culture of abuse' in Indonesian police

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Updated June 25, 2009 11:44:18

Amnesty International has released a scathing report into the conduct of Indonesian police.

It says there's a widespread culture of abuse and torture within the force. The human rights organisation is demanding the government acknowledge the problem, as well as establish an independent watchdog to investigate police.

Presenter: Gavin Fang
Speakers: Hartoyo, abuse victim; Donna Guest, Amnesty International's Asia Pacific deputy director

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