Jakarta, Nov. 18 -- Law Minister Supratman Andi Agtas said Tuesday that Indonesian police officers currently serving in civilian posts should not be required to resign despite a recent Constitutional Court ruling that bars active officers from holding such positions.

He said the decision should apply only to future appointments, not to officers already assigned before the ruling was issued.

The ruling "does not apply retroactively," he said, adding that officers who accepted civilian roles under earlier regulations should be allowed to complete their terms unless the National Police decide otherwise.

Speaking at the parliamentary complex in Jakarta, he stressed that the government must now ensure that future appointments comply fully w...