Saldi Isra

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Prof. Dr.
Saldi Isra
MPA
Official portrait
7th Deputy Chief Justice of the Constitutional Court of Indonesia
Assumed office
15 March 2023
Preceded byAswanto
Justice of the Constitutional Court of Indonesia
Assumed office
11 April 2017
Appointed byJoko Widodo[1]
Preceded byPatrialis Akbar
Personal details
Born (1968-08-20) 20 August 1968 (age 55)
Paninggahan,
Gajah Mada University (doctorate)
[3]
Occupationjudge, jurist, professor of constitutional law
Websitesaldiisra.web.id (in Indonesian)

Saldi Isra (born 20 August 1968) is an Indonesian jurist and law professor. In April 2017, he became a Justice of the Indonesian Constitutional Court, one of the nation's two top courts. Prior to becoming Constitutional Court Justice, he was a professor of constitutional law at the Andalas University in his native West Sumatra.[3] Throughout his academic career, he received awards in connection to his efforts against corruption in Indonesia.[4]

Biography

Early life and education

Saldi was born on 20 August 1968 in Paninggahan,

summa cum laude honors.[2]

Tenure in Andalas University and further education

Shortly after completing his graduation he began teaching at Andalas.

Gajah Mada University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (2009).[2] In 2010 he became a full professor of constitutional law.[2][5]

In 2004, he was awarded the Bung Hatta Anti-Corruption Award for his role in uncovering a corruption scandal in West Sumatra's provincial legislature.[6] In 2012 he was given the Megawati Soekarnoputri Award for his anti-corruption efforts.[6] During one of the cabinet reshuffles of the Joko Widodo presidency, he was summoned to Jakarta in consideration for a cabinet appointment, but he rejected it, saying he preferred an academic career over a political one.[2]

Appointment as Constitutional Court Justice

On 27 January 2017 the Constitutional Court of Indonesia dismissed one of its justices Patrialis Akbar after he was arrested and named a suspect in a graft case by the Corruption Eradication Commission.[7] On 21 February, President Joko Widodo appointed a committee to select a replacement.[8] The committee drew up a list of 45 candidates and then interviewed 12 shortlisted candidates.[9] On 3 April, the committee recommended three candidates to the president, and Saldi was the first choice.[9] A few days later, Widodo declared Saldi's selection,[1] and on 11 April he was sworn in at the Merdeka Palace.[10]

Personal life

Saldi is married to Leslie Annisa Taufik and they have three children.[2]

References

  1. ^
    KOMPAS
    (in Indonesian).
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Rinaldo (11 April 2017). "Saldi Isra dan Mimpi yang Jadi Kenyataan". Liputan6 (in Indonesian).
  3. ^ a b Tim Manajemen Website, Mahkamah Konstitusi Republik Indonesia. "Prof. Dr. Saldi Isra, S.H." Mahkamah Konstitusi RI (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 December 2023.
  4. ^ Natalia, Desca Lidya., Sidik M., Jafar. (11 April 2017). "Saldi Isra disumpah sebagai Hakim Konstitusi". Antara (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 December 2023.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Saldi Isra Jadi Guru Besar Unand". Antara (in Indonesian). 11 February 2010.
  6. ^
    KOMPAS
    .
  7. ^ Yustinus Paat and Eko Prasetyo, Patrialis Akbar Dismissed From Constitutional Court. Jakarta Globe, 28 January 2017. Accessed 2 February 2017.
  8. KOMPAS
    .
  9. ^
    KOMPAS
    (in Indonesian).
  10. KOMPAS
    (in Indonesian).
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