16 Sep 2025 · Legal Theory & Philosophy · 5 min read · 4 reads

Unearthing the Philosophical Foundations of Criminal Law: From Social Contract to Moral Responsibility

Delve into the philosophical underpinnings of criminal law, from social contract theory to the aims of punishment. Understand why the state has the right to punish in this study of the philosophy of law

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16 Sep 2025 · Legal Reform · 3 min read · 60 reads

Faculty of Law, a Factory of 'Legal Craftsmen' or Guardians of Justice?

Unveiling the paradox of law faculties in Indonesia: do these institutions produce loophole-seeking technocrats or jurists with integrity who uphold justice? An in-depth analysis of educational reform...

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02 Aug 2025 · Law (General) · 4 min read · 2 reads

When the Law Loses Its Soul

Legal Literacy - A conversation in the silence of dawn with a friend who works as a prosecutor became the trigger for this writing. In the middle of the first sip of morning coffee, he told a story with a...

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19 Jul 2025 · Politics & Public Policy · 7 min read · 6 reads

Is it obligatory to prove Malice (Mens Rea) in Article 2 of the Anti-Corruption Law?

This article argues that proving mens rea is an absolute and unavoidable obligation in the crime of corruption in Article 2 of the Anti-Corruption Law

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19 Jul 2025 · Human Rights & Democracy · 7 min read · 93 reads

Repurifying Sovereignty, Reasoning Behind the Constitutional Court's Decision on Election Design

Analysis of the Constitutional Court's decision that reshapes the election design. A constitutional therapy to purify the people's sovereignty from systemic pathologies.

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17 Jul 2025 · Law (General) · 7 min read · 1 reads

The Chronic Disease of Populism: Eroding the Constitution, Poisoning Democracy

Populism is a disease that erodes the constitution & democracy. Recognize the danger before the rule of law collapses

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16 Jul 2025 · Criminal Law · 5 min read · 11 reads

How to Prove Mens Rea (Evil Intent) in Indonesian Criminal Law

Understand how to prove mens rea (evil intent) in criminal law. Explore the concepts of dolus, culpa, to the use of evidence in court.

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13 Jul 2025 · Politics & Public Policy · 4 min read · 1 reads

Prosecutor Demands Acquittal: Fallacy or Pinnacle of Justice?

Legal Literacy - In the judicial arena, the public often identifies the Public Prosecutor (JPU) with the image of a tenacious lion. He, with all arguments and evidence, struggles to convince the judge ag...

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12 Jul 2025 · Human Rights & Democracy · 8 min read · 5 reads

If Tom Lembong is Convicted, Who Else Dares to Become an Official?

A sharp criminal law analysis of the corruption allegations against Tom Lembong. This article thoroughly dissects why an official's policy discretion cannot be immediately considered a crime...

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12 Jul 2025 · Politics & Public Policy · 4 min read · 8 reads

Reinterpreting the Pancasila Rule of Law: Between Ideals and Contemporary Reality

An in-depth analysis of the concept of the Pancasila Rule of Law. Exploring the philosophical foundations, contemporary challenges, and its relevance amidst the dynamics of Indonesian law and politics today.

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