E/C.12/IDN/CO/1 National human rights institutions 7. The Committee is concerned that, without the obligation of public bodies to respond to cases submitted by the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM), the complaints mechanism established under the 1999 law is ineffective in providing non-judicial redress to victims of human rights violations. Taking note of the announcement by the delegation of the State party of a review of Law 39/1999 on human rights, the Committee recommends that the State party introduce a mechanism requiring public bodies to respond to cases submitted thereto by Komnas HAM. 8. The Committee is concerned that the current administrative arrangement whereby the financial resources of the National Commission on Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) are managed by the executive power diminishes its independence and efficiency (art. 2.1). The Committee recommends that the State party grant Komnas Perempuan independence in the administration of its resources, in line with the Paris Principles. Corruption 9. The Committee expresses concern that corruption, which permeates all levels of the State party’s administration, (a) reduces the resources available for the promotion of economic, social and cultural rights; (b) has led to violations of human rights in several sectors, including in the extractive industry; and (c) denies redress to victims who face corruption in the judiciary (art. 2.1). The Committee urges the State party to intensify its effort to combat corruption and related impunity and ensure that public affairs, in law and in practice, are conducted in a transparent manner. It also recommends that the State party raise awareness among politicians, members of Parliament and national and local Government officials of the economic and social costs of corruption, and among judges, prosecutors and the police of the need for strict enforcement of the law. Non-discrimination 10. The Committee notes with concern that the grounds of discrimination prohibited under Law No. 39/1999 on human rights are not comprehensive. It is also concerned that the law neither defines indirect discrimination nor provides for sanctions in case of violation (art. 2.2). The Committee calls on the State party to strengthen the legislative protection against discrimination, including through the adoption of a comprehensive framework law, by (a) prohibiting discrimination, including indirect discrimination, on all grounds; (b) providing for the application of special measures to achieve equality, when necessary; and (c) providing for penalties in the case of violation of the legislation as well as accessible remedies and reparation for victims. The Committee refers the State party to its general comment No. 20 (2009) on non-discrimination in economic, social and cultural rights. 3

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