The empowerment of parliament in the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime : Indonesian experiences and problems
Adiputri, R. D. (2018). The empowerment of parliament in the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime : Indonesian experiences and problems. Parliaments, Estates and Representation, 38(1), 49-62. https://doi.org/10.1080/02606755.2018.1427319
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This article presents the experiences and problems of the Indonesian parliament, or DPR (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat), during the transition from an authoritarian regime to a democratic one, in 1999–2004. Despite empowerment through the amended constitution and political laws, the DPR did not significantly change its parliamentary procedure and practices. The problems in the DPR actually lie in its procedure. The DPR procedure and the parliamentary debates retain the authoritarian tradition that favours the executive government (president), encouraging small groups of commissions to take the decisions and to discuss parliamentary tasks outside the plenary session. Aspects of parliamentary procedure are also discussed. Accordingly, as the parliamentary procedure and its political culture remain outdated, the DPR cannot yet be considered to be a fully democratic parliament. As a means to empower the parliament, this article discusses the possibilities of reform in the DPR, including revising its procedure, as part of its democratization process.
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