The Wire

Two men facing life sentences for their role in 2002’s Bali Bombings have been offered clemency by the Indonesian government. This move would leave their sentences open for further reductions. The effects of the bombings were deeply felt in Australia, raising criticism that convicted terrorists are receiving a similar sentence to small-time drug smugglers such as Schapelle Corby. The reasons behind this move, however, are more complex than they appear.