A/HRC/21/7 Introduction 1. The Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), established in accordance with Human Rights Council resolution 5/1 of 18 June 2007, held its thirteenth session from 21 May to 4 June 2012. The review of Indonesia was held at the 5th meeting on 23 May 2012. The delegation of Indonesia was headed by R. M. Marty M. Natalegawa, Minister for Foreign Affairs. At its 10th meeting, held on 25 May 2012, the Working Group adopted the report on Indonesia. 2. On 3 May 2012, the Human Rights Council selected the following group of rapporteurs (troika) to facilitate the review of Indonesia: Botswana, Guatemala, Kyrgyzstan. 3. In accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to resolution 16/21, the following documents were issued for the review of Indonesia: (a) A national report submitted in accordance with paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/13/IDN/1); (b) A compilation prepared by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/13/IDN/2); (c) A summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/13/IDN/3). 4. A list of questions prepared in advance by Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was transmitted to Indonesia through the troika. These questions are available on the extranet of the UPR. I. Summary of the proceedings of the review process A. Presentation by the State under review 5. Indonesia’s participation in the universal periodic review (UPR) represents its strong desire to share with the international community the efforts it is making, and the challenges it is facing, in the promotion and protection of human rights. 6. The formulation of the national report involved various ministries and government agencies, including local governments in different parts of the country. It is the product of cooperation amongst a wide range of stakeholders, including human rights institutions and civil society organizations. Such an inclusive process is critical in imparting it with a sense of broad ownership. 7. Indonesia is cementing the building blocks of democratic and human rights institutions. Central to this is an effective system of checks and balances. Like any other country, the realization of such a vision is not totally free of challenges. Indonesia’s response is a “democratic” one. It remains steadfast in respecting and upholding freedom of religion, association and expression. It remains committed to ensuring that the mass media and labour unions, political parties and civil society organizations continue to flourish in freedom. It remains consistent in ensuring an independent judiciary, as a key pillar in the democratic transformation. 3