Komisi Nasional Hak Asasi Manusia (National Human Rights Commission)
Komnas HAM
Summary
Komnas HAM was created by presidential decree in 1993 and placed on a statutory footing by Law No. 39/1999. It is an independent body with status equal to other state institutions. Its 7 commissioners are selected by the Komnas HAM plenary and approved by the DPR for 5-year terms. Under Law No. 26/2000 on Human Rights Courts, Komnas HAM is the sole body authorised to conduct preliminary investigations (penyelidikan) into gross human rights violations — making it the only institution with a statutory mandate to independently investigate serious police use-of-force incidents, including officer-involved deaths, outside Polri's own internal affairs. Findings are referred to the Attorney General. Komnas HAM received 663 police-related complaints in 2024 alone but cannot directly discipline officers.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 5 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 39 Tahun 1999 tentang Hak Asasi Manusia
- Citation
- UU No. 39/1999; UU No. 26/2000 (Human Rights Courts)
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All human rights violations across Indonesia, including by law enforcement agencies; authorised under Law 26/2000 to conduct preliminary investigations (penyelidikan) into gross human rights violations (crimes against humanity, genocide) and refer to the Attorney General for prosecution before the Human Rights Court.