Amendments to Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 40 of 1999 Concerning the Press: Between Needs and Obligations

Amendments to the law, as a manifestation of legal politics designed promote public contentment is inevitable. The theory law stipulates significance developments that are deemed highly necessary. Problems arose when government Indonesia's agenda amend Law Number 40 1999 concerning press raised concerns about threat oppression in media. This study aims determine urgency amending Press realize freedom Indonesia. used qualitative method through literature studies and interviews with practitioners. results this showed legitimate tool for at time. It can be stated substance No. regarding still relatively accommodating democracy terms ensuring opinion human rights. However, dominance media company capital owner will limit freedom, necessitating structure finally separate from product. In end, success pertaining must evaluated based on institutions, enforcement, culture society.