Indonesia, Nov. 3 -- Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra highlighted the impact of socioeconomic inequality on law enforcement practices in Indonesia.

Speaking at the 1st Andalas Law Conference organized by Andalas University in West Sumatra on Monday, Yusril said Indonesia continues to face a high level of class disparity, which is reflected in the way the law is implemented.

He noted that unequal law enforcement has exacerbated economic injustice.

Citizens who dare to challenge corporate or government policies, he added, are often viewed as public order disruptors and even risk criminalization.

Yusril stressed that the legal reform agenda should position the law as an instru...