Obstruction of justice in the effort to eradicate corruption in Indonesia

Corruption is a reality in Indonesia and has a significant destructive force. Not only does it harm the wealth of the state, but it also takes away the legitimacy of law enforcement by destroying the public's trust in law. This can lead to the destruction of democracy and modernization in Indon...

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Main Author: Isra, Saldi (Author)
Contributors: Yuliandri ; Amsari, Feri
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2017
In: International journal of law, crime and justice
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