DDHK News, Indonesia - The Indonesian government regrets the decision taken by the Kwun Tong District Court, Hong Kong, for not detaining Law Wan Tung, Erwiana Sulistyaningsih's former employer. Law can still breathe the air after paying a deposit of HK $ 1 million or the equivalent of Rp1 billion.
This was revealed by the Director of Protection for Indonesian Citizens (WNI) and Indonesian Legal Aid (BHI), Tatang Budi Utama Razak, who was contacted Viva news by telephone, Thursday (23/1). However, according to Tatang, the Indonesian government still respects the legal system prevailing in Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong.
Hong Kong was controlled by the British and finally returned to China in 1997. However, the legal system still adopts British law.
“The systems in Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong, allow for bail money. However, we believe that the legal system that applies in Hong Kong is quite strict, ”said Tatang.
Not that Erwiana's former employer was not detained, added Tatang, that he had completely breathed free air. Law is still subject to the obligation to report every day until the next trial is held on March 24, 2014. The legal process, continued Tatang, is still ongoing.
When asked about the differentiation of the case against the former employer of a TKI named Kartika Puspitasari, who was detained since the beginning in 2013, Tatang said the court had special considerations. However, he does not know the reason behind the opportunity to provide bail for Law.
“The court system there will not play games. Even though he is not detained, he cannot leave Hong Kong and is under surveillance. Moreover, this case has been highlighted by the public, "he said.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Tatang, would continue to oversee the legal process that was running there.
When asked about how often employers mistreat migrant workers, Tatang explained that he could not even beat each employer. According to him, it depends on the individual character of each.
"Not everyone is capable and has the heart to commit such acts of violence. However, if this happens, it means that the human being does have evil intentions and traits, ”he argued.
From the data held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, most of the acts of violence befall TKI who work in Saudi Arabia and Malaysia. However, Tatang underlined that such acts of violence were not only experienced by TKI.
"Various treatments such as acts of violence, unpaid wages are also experienced by foreign workers from the Philippines, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Ethiopia," he said.
Whereas the ability of foreign workers from the Philippines, said Tatang, is far more capable, especially in terms of communication. Even though there are many cases of violence against TKI in Hong Kong, Tatang still said that law enforcement in the administrative city is still much better than in other placement countries.
“In Hong Kong, there are no illegal Indonesian labor migrants. This means that to be able to enter and work in Hong Kong requires a visa and is approved by the Indonesian Consulate General. In addition, to work in Hong Kong, a PJTKI must send it and not an individual, "he said.
Not to mention that there are special requirements such as proficiency in Mandarin and skills, which makes migrant workers who enter Hong Kong very selective.
"Even if acts of violence continue to occur, that means they occur outside normal conditions. In general, in Hong Kong the law enforcement process is strong. In fact, we applaud the responsive response of the police who went straight to Indonesia, "said Tatang.
This shows that the legal process is still ongoing. He also dismissed Hong Kong police for acting quickly because this case was in the public spotlight.
"Whatever it is, the fact is that the law enforcement process in Hong Kong is like that. Meanwhile for the Government, whether there is news and pressure or not, we will continue to work, "he said. (VIVA.co.id). *
