Roy Suryo Presents Criminal Law Expert in Third Preliminary Hearing

Former Minister of Culture and Education, Roy Suryo, has presented a criminal law expert as a witness in the third preliminary hearing (praperadilan jilid III) for his defamation case. The expert expressed the view that Suryo should not have been arrested. A preliminary hearing is a procedure to question the legality of an arrest or investigation before the court, and Suryo's side is understood to be arguing that his arrest was unjust. Suryo is being prosecuted for his statements on social media, which are alleged to constitute defamation. The expert's testimony in this instance is considered part of Suryo's legal strategy to emphasize the illegality of the arrest and aim for an early resolution or a favorable outcome in the case. In Indonesia's justice system, preliminary hearings are an important procedure from the perspective of protecting the rights of the suspect. Particularly in cases involving prominent figures, public attention is high, and the fairness of judicial proceedings is questioned. Source: Sindonews