Revision of Law on International Treaties

The House of Representatives (“House”) is currently discussing a Draft Bill on International Treaties (“Draft Bill”) in order to revise Law No. 24 of 2000 on International Treaties (“Treaty Law”).[1] The Draft Bill aims to adjust the Treaty Law provisions on international treaties that no longer align with the 1945 Constitution.

In general, the Draft Bill stipulates on the following: the treaty-making process, ratification of a treaty, and treaty depository and termination. These matters were also stipulated under the Treaty Law. However, the Draft Bill is generally more comprehensive as it incorporates more articles. The Draft Bill stipulates 42 articles, while the Treaty Law only stipulates 22 articles.