Schapelle Corby's last weekend in jail? Indonesian govt under fire over decision to bail her Monday

Indonesia's Justice Minister AmirSyamsuddinis under attack over his decision to grant Schapelle Corby bail.

The Queenslander was granted bail, MrSyamsuddinsaid late Friday. She is due to be released on Monday.

Friday saw eight MPs from different parties sign a letter opposing Ms Corby's release.

One, Taslim Chaniago, from a nationalist and religious party, said the government is being soft on people involved in the drug trade.

Today, the government faced pressure from the Indonesian media, which is asking if Ms Corby is getting special treatment to smooth diplomatic relations with Australia.

Mr Syamsuddin reiterated his decision on Saturday, saying it is not a special case but simply one that follows Indonesian laws. The decision was not politically motivated, he said.

His deputy, Denny Indrayana, said Ms Corby would still not be allowed to leave the country after being released. He said just like other inmates who were granted parole, Ms Corby would be obliged to report to the authorities periodically, the Jakarta Post reports.

This is proof that she has not gotten any special treatment, Mr Indrayana said.

Ms Corby - currently held at Kerobokan prison in Bali, will be required to stay in Indonesia until her sentence expires in September 2016 - at which time authorities could either end her bail period or add another 12 months.

If released Monday, Ms Corby is expected to live with her sister Mercedes, who lives in Kuta in southern Bali.

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Schapelle Corby's last weekend in jail? Indonesian govt under fire over decision to bail her Monday