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Indonesia’s laws aren’t effectively cracking down on rampant animal trafficking. : Julien, Flickr (https://bit.ly/3EOJBbR) CC BY 2.0

As long as the law does not recognise it as transnational organised crime, the illegal trade of wildlife will continue to flourish in Indonesia.

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Obsolete law is costing Indonesian wildlife

As long as the law does not recognise it as transnational organised crime, the illegal trade of wildlife will continue to flourish in Indonesia.

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When fighting official corruption, prevention can be the cure. But what does that look like?

Combatting corruption in democracies

Australia’s fight against corruption risks failure

When fighting official corruption, prevention can be the cure. But what does that look like?

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Police militarisation is a double-edged sword that can only be wielded after effects on civilians and policemen are considered. : ‘LAPD SWAT Exercise’ by MarcCooper_1950 is avaialble at https://bit.ly/3xYoiBu CC0 1.0

Equipping police units with military equipment can help fight crime but there are spillover effects that cannot be ignored.

Militarisation of police

Deadly high costs of US police overmilitarisation

Equipping police units with military equipment can help fight crime but there are spillover effects that cannot be ignored.

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Indonesia is reforming its criminal justice system but still faces many challenges. : Ichigo121212/Pixabay CC by 2.0 Ichigo121212

As Indonesia moves to shed its colonial, undemocratic past, its so-called ‘moderate’ death penalty laws — riddled with ambiguity — undermines any move forward.

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Indonesia’s death penalty ‘moderation’ a misnomer

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More than a thousand people are on death row in Indonesia. : Purnadi Phan/Flickr by CC 2.0 Purnadi Phan

Indonesia is changing its approach to the death penalty, but half-measures won’t be enough to stop capital punishment outright.

Death penalty

Finding certainty in an uncertain Indonesian death penalty

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The death penalty remains firmly entrenched in some US states. : Maria Oswalt/Unsplash Unsplash license

A messy mix of politics, punishment, religion and tradition result in the death penalty having a secure future in the USA.

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Eight reasons why the US still has the death penalty

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Despite severe laws and punishment on drugs in Indonesia, cases continue to rise. : Rebcenter Moscow/Pixabay CC by 2.0 Rebcenter Moscow

Indonesia’s war on drugs hasn’t worked. Hundreds are on death row, executions are regular and the drug trade carries on.

Death penalty

Indonesia’s zero tolerance drug laws leave hundreds on death row

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