THE RECOGNITION OF THE KOMNAS HAM RI INITIATIVE IN BUSINESS
AND HUMAN RIGHTS REGULATIONS
Presidential Regulation Number 60 of 2023 concerning the National Strategy for Business and
Human Rights places the working paper prepared by the Commission together with ELSAM as
part of the process of normalizing the business and human rights ecosystem in Indonesia:
The process of developing the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights was
then followed up by Komnas HAM RI supported by a non-governmental organization,
namely ELSAM (Institute for Community Studies and Advocacy) through a study with the
results in the form of a policy paper entitled: The Urgency of Preparing and Developing
a National Action Plan for Business and Human Rights in Indonesia. This policy paper is
the background for the creation of this BHAM National Strategy.
The application of a business and human rights perspective is used by the
Commission in handling business activities that have an impact on human
rights and the environment. Through-
out 2023, the activities of the Commission which intersect with strategic
business and human rights issues can
be seen in the table below:
Table 2.6. The Response of the Commission in Handling
Strategic Business and Human Rights Issues
BUSINESS AND HUMAN
RIGHTS CASES
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RESPONSE OF KOMNAS HAM RI
Rempang Eco City Project,
in Batam
The Commission identified six rights that were violated, including: (1) the right to feel safe and free from intimidation; (2) the
right to obtain justice; (3) the right to adequate housing; (4) the
right to welfare; (5) children’s rights; and (6) the right to participation and information, in particular the application of free, prior and informed consent. Komnas HAM RI accepts complaints,
mediation, field monitoring, and requests for information from
related parties. Komnas HAM RI also asked the Indonesian Police
to follow up on the handling of the situation that occurred on
Rempang Island and carry out an internal evaluation to continue
to improve procedures for handling disputes in the community.
P.T. Gunbuster Nickel Industry (GNI) North Morowali
Regency, Central Sulawesi
The Commission identified negligence and lack of maximum effort in implementing Occupational Safety and Health (K3), thereby increasing the risk of work accidents.
Fire at PT. Depot Pertamina
Plumpang, Jakarta
The Commission recommends PT Pertamina to build an Early
Warning System and provide emergency handling training for
local communities.
The Annual Report Of The National Human Rights Commission Of The Republic Of Indonesia (Komnas Ham RI) 2023