Schapelle Corby: The enduring 'big news' story.
By Ross B. Taylor AM Remarkably, the Schapelle Corby story was set to define not only the perceptions of Indonesia by many Australians, but also to define the bi-lateral relationship over an extended period as from late 2004. So why was this case, involving a young woman from Australia who had been charged with importing marijuana into Bali, propelled to become such a major issue both within Indonesia and Australia? A combination of factors and timing combined to create the incredible interest in this case: Firstly, it needs to b…
Flaws in Indonesia’s judiciary exposed as former Jakarta governor ‘Ahok’ jailed for two years.
By Ross B. Taylor By any measurement Indonesia has made an amazing transformation from a ruthless dictatorship to a vibrant and mostly open democracy within the past 19 years. Even the much maligned police force has slowly begun to transform itself as evidenced by the outstanding relationship formed between the National Police (POLRI) and Australia’s Federal Police (AFP) on terrorism issues. Indonesia’s judiciary however, continues to be a significant drag the image of this young nation as the world watches as case-after-c…
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