
Indonesia: Debate Over Admissibility of Journalistic Products as Evidence
In Indonesia's East Jakarta District Court, journalist Aiman asserted that journalistic products should not be admissible as evidence in criminal proceedings, raising questions about the balance between press freedom and judicial processes.
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