Legal Literacy - Pancasila, the foundation of the Indonesian state, has a fundamental role in building legal literacy in the country. This article discusses the importance of legal literacy and how Pancasila is its foundation, including its application in legal education, the justice system, and the formation of legal policies.

Introduction

Pancasila as the foundation of the state and the view of life of the Indonesian nation has a very fundamental role in building legal literacy in the country. Legal literacy is the ability to understand, access, and use information related to law effectively. Legal literacy is a very important aspect in realizing a just, democratic, and dignified rule of law. In the context of Indonesia, legal literacy cannot be separated from the noble values ​​of Pancasila. Pancasila is a source of values, ethics, and morals that underlie the formation and enforcement of law in Indonesia.

The importance of Pancasila's role in legal literacy in Indonesia can be seen from several things, namely:

  1. Pancasila is the philosophical foundation for the Indonesian legal system;
  2. Pancasila emphasizes the importance of protecting and respecting human rights (HAM);
  3. The Sila of Indonesian Unity is the foundation for the creation of laws that are able to unite the diverse Indonesian nation;
  4. The Sila of People's Sovereignty Led by Wisdom in Deliberation/Representation is the foundation for the formation of democratic laws that involve people's participation; and
  5. The Sila of Social Justice for All Indonesian People emphasizes the importance of justice in the formation and enforcement of law.

In an effort to build legal literacy in Indonesia, Pancasila is a moral, ethical, philosophical foundation, and basic principles that must be upheld. Legal literacy in Indonesia must always be guided by the noble values ​​of Pancasila so that it is in accordance with the ideals of the Indonesian nation as a just and dignified rule of law. In the midst of the rapid flow of information and the entry of foreign cultural influences, the Indonesian people must remain steadfast in holding on to the nation's identity which comes from Pancasila. In addition, the rapid development of information and communication technology also demands strong legal literacy.