The Indonesian Bar Association (PERADI) hosted ethics training for Foreign Advocates today.
The PERADI training covered the Advocates Law (No. 18 of 2003) and the Advocates Code of Conduct. Dr. Ricardo Simanjuntak explained how these provisions are both the source of protections (e.g. Sans Prejudice privilege, immunity from prosecution), as well as discipline of the profession. Dr. Felix Oentoeng Soebagjo spoke about the role of Advocates and the Indonesian Bar Association.
All individuals practicing law in Indonesia must be registered as Advocates, and all foreigners practicing law in Indonesia must be registered as Foreign Advocates. Foreign Advocates are granted restricted practicing certificates - they cannot appear before the Courts, for example.