The Role of the National Counterterrorism Agency in the Rehabilitation of Former Terrorism Convicts in Poso Regency

Abstract

The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) is a non-ministerial government agency (LPNK) that carries out government duties in the field of counterterrorism. In carrying out its duties and functions, the BNPT is coordinated by the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs. The BNPT is led by a head who is subordinate to and responsible to the president. Initially, the position of BNPT Head was at the Echelon I.a level. However, following the issuance of Presidential Regulation No. 12 of 2012 amending Presidential Regulation No. 46 of 2010 on the National Counter-Terrorism Agency, the position of BNPT Head was elevated to the ministerial level. BNPT was established pursuant to Presidential Regulation No. 46 of 2010. The precursor to this agency was the Terrorism Eradication Coordination Desk (DKPT). Formulating, coordinating, and implementing national policies, strategies, and programs for counter-terrorism in the areas of national preparedness, counter-radicalization, and deradicalization; Coordinating among law enforcement agencies in countering terrorism; Formulating, coordinating, and implementing national policies, strategies, and programs on countering terrorism in the field of international cooperation; Developing and establishing national policies, strategies, and programs in the field of counter- terrorism; Coordinating national policies, strategies, and programs in the field of counter-terrorism; Implementing national preparedness, counter-radicalization, and deradicalization measures.