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France Government which is represented by the Ambassador of France Embassy in Indonesia, H.E. Mrs. Catherine Boivineau (foto) had an intern meeting with the new Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, Andi Mattalata on Thursday, 13th June 2007 in the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights office Jakarta. The meeting was discussing the cooperation between French and Indonesian government in term of legal technical assistance and also other opportunities in different sectors.
 In the meeting, the Ambassador was accompanied by Mr. Hubert Ancelin, as the Domestic Defense Attaché, while Andi Mattalata (foto) was accompanied by Director General of General Administration Law, Syamsuddin Manan Sinaga and Director General of Human Rights, Harikristuti Harkrisnowo.
France Ambassador was discussing the cooperation in Law enforcement, particular in these sectors, such as: corruptions, terrorism, police, immigration, and judicial review. Furthermore, France Ambassador also asked for law cooperation in extradition especially for French citizen who committed any crime in Indonesia in accordance to Indonesian Law.
To accelerate the above matter, the French embassy has prepared the draft concerning the Law Cooperation with Indonesian government in reference of mutual legal assistance, Extradition, and Transferring Sentenced Persons (TSP).
However, the French and Indonesian governments still have contradiction of points of view in references of sentences. According to the French government, the sentences could change if the transfer is done in French, whereas Indonesia point of view focuses on the fact that the sentences have to be in the accordance in the law of the origin country (locus delicti).
On this short opportunities, the Director of Human Rights Harikristuti Harkrisnowo would invited French experts to Indonesia to share their comprehension regarding Human Right especially for Children and Women. Meanwhile, Director General of General Administration Law, Syamsuddin Manan Sinaga was focusing on the extradition issue in order to be negotiated to unite the perception of criminal law.
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