The new-and-revised regional election law makes it more difficult for prospective independent candidates (such as the Governor of Jakarta Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama) to pass the verification process. Though opponents of the Law can file for a judicial review, there’s no guarantee that the MK will be able arrive at a ruling in time before the KPU announces the result of their verification. So, what are the implications?To subscribe please click here