INDONESIA: Dramatic constitutional changes hailed by legal experts
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In a move seen as a blow to the powerful elite, Indonesia's Constitutional court has ruled that independent candidates can stand for local elections. It follows another ruling last week which scrapped parts of the criminal code banning comments critical of the government. Both judgements are being hailed as important steps along Indonesia's path to democracy and free speech.
Presenter: Karon Snowdon
Speakers: Emeritus Professor J.E. Sahetapy, Chairman of Indonesia's National Law Commission; leading Indonesian commentator Wimar Witoelar
