In collaboration with several Law Faculties in Indonesia, Bank Indonesia carried out trial simulations, one of which was at the Faculty of Law, Airlangga University. The trial simulation was held on Friday (31/3/2023) in the courtroom in Building C, where BSO KPS FH UNAIR represented the simulation for approximately 2 hours. The role of Bank Indonesia here is presented as an expert witness to provide information in the trial simulation. KPS FH UNAIR presented a case with the theme of counterfeiting money, arranged in such a way by the delegations, which was also adjusted to the role of Bank Indonesia in the trial simulation.
Hernowo Koentoadji as, the Executive Analyst of the Academy of Financial System Stability, Payment System and Rupiah Money Management (AKSP), when interviewed on Friday (31/3/2023) said that the implementation of this trial simulation was related to one of Bank Indonesia’s programs, namely Inhouse Training, the program was implemented aims to hone Bank Indonesia employees when they are presented in court, particularly concerning money laundering crimes. Hernowo also said that during the trial simulation, it was evident that the “players” from Bank Indonesia witnesses were still nervous about delivering statements. Therefore it was beneficial for the Inhouse Training program held at FH UNAIR. Hernowo also explained why he chose FH UNAIR, because as a Faculty of Law, which has a myriad of achievements, especially in the field of moot court.
Cani, the person in charge of the trial simulation and part of KPS FH UNAIR, said that there were 26 people present at the trial simulation, both from FH UNAIR and Bank Indonesia. “With approximately 2 months to compile cases, development to trial trials, this is a challenge and difficulty for us, so we also gain new learning and experience through the trial simulation,” Cani said. Remember that in preparing for the trial simulation, KPS FH UNAIR also consulted with a lecturer who is an expert in trial practice, namely Iqbal Felisiano, S.H., LL.M.
“Students who play a role in this trial simulation are very good at playing their roles in trials, such as judges, prosecutors, and others, and they are also good at making cases in such a way so that we can make lessons that will later be implemented in real trials,” Hernowo said. KPS FH UNAIR, through Cani, also expressed gratitude and hopes for Bank Indonesia to work together again in terms of moot court; with the closing of the trial simulation process KPS FH UNAIR did not forget to convey its proud jargon “KPS, JAYA” as encouragement and marked the end of the trial simulation.
