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To the government of the Republic of Indonesia:
Immediately and unconditionally release all persons detained or imprisoned for the peaceful expression of their political views, including raising the Morning Star flag.
Drop any outstanding charges against individuals awaiting trial for their non-violent political activities.
Make a public commitment to ensuring that there will be no further arrests of individuals engaged in the peaceful expression of their beliefs.
Propose the repeal of articles 154, 155, and 156 criminalizing "public expression of feelings of hostility, hatred or contempt toward the government" and prohibiting "the expression of such feelings or views through the public media," and articles 106, 107, and 108 on treason. Make a public commitment not to undertake any further prosecutions using these laws.
Repeal any regulations or decrees that have been used to detain or imprison people for the peaceful expression of their political views.
Ensure that the invited Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression is allowed unhindered access to all political prisoners across Indonesia.
To Indonesia's People's Representative Assembly (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat or DPR):
Repeal articles 154, 155, and 156 criminalizing "public expression of feelings of hostility, hatred or contempt toward the government" and prohibiting "the expression of such feelings or views through the public media," and articles 106, 107, and 108 on treason.
Pass legislation nullifying any regulations or decrees that have been used to detain or imprison people for the peaceful expression of their political views.
To the Indonesian judiciary:
Throw out all prosecutions for the peaceful expression of political views on the grounds that they are inconsistent with international law and norms.
To International Donors and Governments with close bilateral ties to Indonesia:
Raise concerns about regressive policies curtailing free expression in meetings with President Yudhoyono and government officials.
Regularly monitor trials and meet with defendants.
Support comprehensive training for all members of the judiciary in international human rights standards and applicable international law.
Support comprehensive training for all members of the police force in international human rights standards and applicable international law.
February 2007
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