It has been revealed Indonesia is considering putting a moratorium on the death penalty as the country is just days away from killing convicted drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukuraman . This news emerged during a panel discussion at the United Nations ' Human Rights Council in Geneva , with more than 24 countries - including Indonesia and Australia - in attendance . At the meeting , which aims for the 'abolition of the death penalty ' , UN assistant secretary-general Ivan Simonovic called the practice an 'inhuman and outdated punishment ' . Just days before the impending executions of Myuran Sukuraman ( left ) and Andrew Chan ( right ) , Indonesia has revealed it could be reinstating its moratorium on the death penalty . He told the gathered countries there was no evidence death row stopped criminal activity , the UN News Centre reported . Mr Simonovic added it was 'too often applied to the poor and marginalised foot soldiers ' rather than on those who were leading drug organisations . During the meeting , human rights organisation Franciscans International urged nations - singling out Indonesia - that still dole out the death penalty to adopt a moratorium and grant mercy to inmates on death row . In response , Indonesia diplomats said the death penalty was a constant topic discussed by their country , according to a summary of the debate . UN assistant secretary-general Ivan Simonovic called the death penalty an 'inhuman and outdated punishment ' They also called on the countries that still had the death penalty to observe the full process of law . The officials went on further to say Indonesia already had a moratorium in place and could reinstate it for crimes they thought were most serious . In 2013 , Indonesia executed its first prisoners after a four-year stay on executions , Fairfax Media reported . This comes as Australia plans to lodge an official complaint with Indonesia 's Ambassador , Nadjib Kesoema , at their outrage and ethical displeasure with images of a Balinese police chief posing and smiling with Chan and Sukuraman during their transfer to Nusakambangan for their execution . This comes as Australia plans to lodge an official complaint with Indonesia 's Ambassador , Nadjib Kesoema ( above ) The complaint is over images of a Balinese police chief posing and smiling with the Bali Nine duo , which caused outrage . One of the pictures depicts Djoko Hari Utomo , the police chief of the Balinese capital of Denpasar , placing his hand on Andrew Chan 's shoulder and smiling for the camera . Another shows his hand on the shoulder of Myuran Sukumaran who was captured gazing up at the officer . Although summoned to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade , Ambassador Kesoema is understood to be in Perth and can not appear at the in person . A senior official , likely to be department secretary Peter Varghese will inform the ambassador of Australia 's shock at the images through a telephone call whilst also appealing again for clemency . The police chief has denied it was a 'selfie moment ' , saying he was telling the Bali Nine duo to stay strong , according to Fairfax Media . Chan and Sukuraman are spending their second night on Nusakambangan , awaiting their execution at Besi prison . The pair are being kept in cells in semi-isolation with a toilet and tiny washing area - a stark contrast to their group cells in Bali 's Kerobokan prison . It is expected the Australians will meet their fate by firing squad this weekend after they were transferred from Bali on Wednesday . Chan and Sukuraman are spending their second night on Nusakambangan , awaiting their execution . The pair are being kept in cells in semi-isolation with a toilet and tiny washing area - a stark contrast to their group cells in Bali 's Kerobokan prison . It is expected the Australians will meet their fate by firing squad this weekend .
Indonesian diplomats were at the united Nations ' Human Rights Council . A meeting was held in Geneva to discuss how to abolish the death penalty . UN assistant secretary - general whose practice was ' inhuman and outdated ' In response , turkey said it thinking of reintroducing its moratorium . The country said it already been in ##voked but was lifted for serious crimes . It comes as death Chan and ram Sukumaran are banned from execution .