Necropolitics and state-sponsored drug violence: the death penalty for drug offences in Indonesia

Key Points

• Judicial and extrajudicial punishments reflect a state-sanctioned form of violence towards drug offenses.
• The analysis connects state-sponsored violence to broader issues surrounding drug-related violence in Indonesia.
• Examining the concept of necropolitics reveals the implications of punishment as a method of control.
• The study highlights how policies contribute to a continuum of violence rather than mere penal concerns.