Corby Parole According to the Law: Minister

Jakarta (Antara) - The parole granted to Schapelle Leigh Corby, the Australian citizen who was convicted for drug smuggling, was in conformity with all administrative requirements, according to the Justice and Human Rights Minister. "It is a right that is set by the Government regulation and the rules. Indonesia remains dignified in enforcing the law without discrimination, especially relating to granting clemency," Justice and Human Rights Minister Amir Syamsuddin stated during a press conference in Jakarta on Friday. The press conference was attended by domestic and Australian journalists. Amir claimed granting parole to 1,291 inmates by the Justice and Human Rights Ministry was performed in compliance with all regulations. Corby was included in the 1,291 inmates who were granted parole. Amir pointed out that parole for the inmates was in accordance with Justice and Human Rights Regulation No 21 of 2013 the Terms and Procedure for Remission, Assimilation, Visiting Family Leave, Parole Leave Toward a Free and Conditional Leave. Although granted parole, Corby was required to report to the Correctional Center of Denpasar on schedule. The parole can be revoke if Corby violates the law, indicated by a repetition of crimes, causes unrest in the community or does not report to the Correctional Center of Denpasar three times in a row. In addition, the parole could also be revoked if Corby does not report changes of residential address and or does not adhere to the coaching program established by the Correctional Center. Corby was a foreign citizen who received parole after it was also granted to Mohammad Hasnan (Malaysian) and Michael Loic Blanc (France). (*)